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NJ03 APK

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,416 mi
Last recorded196,416 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 APK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 196,416 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 196,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 183,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 183,021 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park brake lever siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 182,903 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement lever is seized in the on position (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both boot struts are defective.

both front head lights are stained/ deteriorated. light output is slightly reduced.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

oil leaks

steering rack id wet with oil unable to determine is it is leaking.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 164,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 164,445 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 157,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 157,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 154,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 153,178 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 205/60/16H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 205/60/16H

OFFSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

TRACKING

Pass 13 Oct 2010 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 138,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2010 130,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,900 miles

body damage

front brake discs worn

inter fault on n/s brake light

Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damage

front brake discs worn

inter fault on n/s brake light

Pass 12 Jul 2008 106,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 106,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre getting thin

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine under cover fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sill over covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,751 miles

sill over covers fitted

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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NJ03 APK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ03 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ03 APK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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