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OW03 VKU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,602 mi
Last recorded85,602 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 VKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,602 miles

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

cover over tow hitch

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,151 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake squealing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

drivers seatback material split

slight play offside inner track rod

water ingress in boot

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,860 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & slightly mis-shaped.

both wipers split on ends.

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges & have slight cracks on inner walls. plus worn close to legal limit.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 39,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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OW03 VKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW03 VKU, 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 OW03 VKU registered?

OW03 VKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is OW03 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 VKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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