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OU03 XCE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XCE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2013 150,170 miles

cover sills fitted

n/s/r roll bar link worn

o/s/.r roll bar link worn

Fail 3 Mar 2013 15,070 miles

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

cover sills fitted

n/s/r roll bar link worn

o/s/.r roll bar link worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 139,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 129,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 113,031 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,855 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

nail in tyre

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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OU03 XCE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU03 XCE, 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 OU03 XCE registered?

OU03 XCE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 XCE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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