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NV03 FGX

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,865 mi
Last recorded154,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 FGX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 154,865 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 154,849 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,356 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 121,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2008 106,898 miles

N/S STEERING INNNER ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 106,898 miles

N/S STEERING INNNER ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 97,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 97,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,992 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 93,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 85,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 85,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 56,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,777 miles

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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NV03 FGX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NV03 FGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV03 FGX registered?

NV03 FGX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is NV03 FGX safe to buy?

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