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NJ52 MJV

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 MJV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe-centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cross member corroded/radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights affected slightly by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 127,770 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 124,625 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,625 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 122,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,681 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 115,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to center silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 105,496 miles

Front Advise headlight lens in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2020 105,496 miles

Front Advise headlight lens in poor condition

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s headlamp poor image

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s headlamp poor image

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 56,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,748 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,349 miles

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

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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NJ52 MJV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ52 MJV, 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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What year was NJ52 MJV registered?

NJ52 MJV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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