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OE03 HYC

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,312 mi
Last recorded135,312 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HYC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front panel corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,304 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front panel corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 120,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,142 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,317 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r age related cracking to side wall

Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,292 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 79,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,282 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,947 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,672 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 36,672 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OE03 HYC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OE03 HYC, 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 OE03 HYC registered?

OE03 HYC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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