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OV03 CXE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,550 mi
Last recorded167,550 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CXE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 167,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 167,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 153,174 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 153,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 149,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 143,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 138,815 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 May 2011 135,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear side lamp not working

Fail 1 Feb 2010 119,678 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 119,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 95,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 83,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 67,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CXE, 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 OV03 CXE registered?

OV03 CXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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