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OV03 XDR

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XDR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 120,285 miles

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

front cross member very rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s o/s rear quadrants very rusty

o/s front tyre starting to get very low on inner edge

o/s headlamp lense deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2019 120,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached centre heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front cross member very rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s o/s rear quadrants very rusty

o/s front tyre starting to get very low on inner edge

o/s headlamp lense deteriorating

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,239 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,844 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wheels stiff to rotate

corrosion front lower cross member

weak headlight aim image offside

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,146 miles

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

corrosion front lower cross member

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,111 miles

Corrosion front lower cross member

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit, Deteriorated, Worn inner edge

Offside rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 7 Oct 2015 107,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion front lower cross member

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit, Deteriorated, Worn inner edge

Offside rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,844 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,822 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 101,822 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded.

park brake effort 20%.

wipers worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,203 miles

exhaust corroding

partial examination only on offside rear seatbelt due to childseat

rear wiper smearing

some/slight movement felt in both front droplinks

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

oil filler cap not fitted resulting in oil being sprayed all over engine bay

partial examination only on offside rear seatbelt due to childseat

rear wiper smearing

some/slight movement felt in both front droplinks

stonechips in windscreen

nearside front tyre cut/split on both sidewalls

offside front tyre cut on outer shoulder area and on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 55,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 44,442 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 XDR is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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