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OV03 XCF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XCF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 148,664 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 148,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member next to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 145,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 142,261 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 138,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,802 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,699 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 112,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight misting of oil on power steering pump.

slight misting of oil on power steering rack.

Fail 22 Oct 2011 94,382 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight misting of oil on power steering pump.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight misting of oil on power steering rack.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,174 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 81,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 67,692 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)

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

tyre size 205/60/16h

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,802 miles

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

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 XCF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

OV03 XCF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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