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PA03 JOU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 JOU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,103 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,949 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front lower crossmember has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal and discs rusty / scored (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake binding n/s and o/s (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front lower crossmember has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,064 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

front lower crossmember has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,064 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

front lower crossmember has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,247 miles

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)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 80,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,281 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,229 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,384 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,387 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre in treads

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 JOU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PA03 JOU, 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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What year was PA03 JOU registered?

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

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