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OV03 CDF

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,296 mi
Last recorded142,296 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CDF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 131,861 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 131,861 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 125,472 miles

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Interior Rear View Mirror Missing

Lower Engine Mount Badly Worn

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Top & Bottom Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Very Low-RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 5 Jan 2011 125,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Interior Rear View Mirror Missing

Lower Engine Mount Badly Worn

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Top & Bottom Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Very Low-RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 21 Dec 2009 110,649 miles

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills/ Engine Under Tray Fitted

Power Steering Feed Pipes Seem Damp

Rear Brake Pads Seem Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Slight Play O/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Stone-Chip In Windscreen

Wipers Splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,515 miles

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

Offside front tyre on 3/4mm tread depth left

Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 72,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,878 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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OV03 CDF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV03 CDF, 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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OV03 CDF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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