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NV03 UST

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,539 mi
Last recorded88,539 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UST
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 88,539 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 88,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 87,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 85,281 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wipers are poor

Pass 9 May 2018 82,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 82,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2017 78,745 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front + o/s repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 74,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,911 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 65,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 65,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 61,353 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 61,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 52,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 47,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 24,664 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 14,598 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 UST is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UST, 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 NV03 UST registered?

NV03 UST is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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