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OU03 XCS

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XCS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 132,926 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp lit (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,857 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,076 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,816 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,697 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,673 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,568 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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OU03 XCS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XCS, 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 OU03 XCS registered?

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

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