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OV03 CYT

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,335 mi
Last recorded209,335 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 209,335 miles

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

Outer sills covered

Pass 20 Mar 2024 201,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 192,376 miles

A lot of general corrosion to underside and all components.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All front and side. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 192,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

A lot of general corrosion to underside and all components.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All front and side. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 182,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 182,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 171,725 miles

Front crossmember corroded (lower rad support)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 167,630 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on offside of car (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 167,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bolts sheared off (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on offside of car (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 157,267 miles

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

o/s/f flexi brake hose mount corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 157,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f flexi brake hose mount corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,902 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,353 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

minor stone chips to windscreen

n/s/f strut dust cover split

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting view and access

o/s/f strut dust cover split

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,396 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f shock dust cover split

o/s/f shock dust cover split

side skirts fitted at time of test unable to see all areas at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,523 miles

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

o/s and n/s front strut dust covers split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,249 miles

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

n/s wiper torn-clears screen ok

o/s and n /s front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusted/pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

n/s wiper torn-clears screen ok

o/s and n /s front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusted/pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,601 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 26 Mar 2009 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,753 miles

(")= raised tread edges.

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

doby sill skirt trims restrict access to view perscribed areas.

inner wheel arch trims front & rear restrict access to view perscribed areas.

rear numberplate backing contaminated on edges, plate easily read.

wiperblades worn but clearing effectively enough.

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 CYT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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