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NV03 URY

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,483 mi
Last recorded136,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 URY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 136,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 136,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play only just met pass standard (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

front cross-member is corroded

headlamps are cloudy

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,065 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,064 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,224 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,923 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,853 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering resevoir has an oily substance around it, possible leak

rear numner plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,853 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

power steering resevoir has an oily substance around it, possible leak

rear numner plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,631 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

front brakes are slightly inbalanced

Pass 18 May 2007 22,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 16,475 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 URY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 URY, 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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NV03 URY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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