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OV03 ZSE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZSE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,817 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,540 miles

Both rear lights damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 88,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear lights damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,126 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 44,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 33,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 32,929 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 ZSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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