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OV03 XCJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XCJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 123,973 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,840 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 117,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,419 miles

Oil leak (and level low) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 111,417 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (both) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper blade has a small split but still clears screen

Oil leak (and level low) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 97,032 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,612 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 89,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,687 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

signs of powersteering fluid leak source not found

Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake slightly binding

signs of powersteering fluid leak source not found

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,457 miles

childs seat fitted to n.s.r seat.

unable to check outter sill panels due to trim panels fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,350 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)

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 XCJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV03 XCJ registered?

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

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