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OV03 CFE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,111 mi
Last recorded163,111 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 163,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 29 May 2015 159,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2015 159,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 155,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 155,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 150,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2013 150,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 145,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2012 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 136,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2011 136,889 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2010 130,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2010 130,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 123,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,249 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,596 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 CFE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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