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PA03 JMU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 JMU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 138,393 miles

Central Front Lower radiator crossmember corroded

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2016 131,309 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 131,309 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front crossmember is corroded to excess (outside pescribed area and not affecting steering or braking )

front discs are worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 123,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front crossmember is corroded to excess (outside pescribed area and not affecting steering or braking )

front discs are worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,157 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front crossmember is corroded in various places

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,462 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs are worn

front crossmember is corroded to excess

oil sump is corroded and leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2013 114,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs are worn

front crossmember is corroded to excess

oil sump is corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front crossmenber corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,664 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f abs ring loose

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front crossmember is corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,907 miles

front brakes on border line of fail on inbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,060 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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PA03 JMU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PA03 JMU, 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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PA03 JMU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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