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PJ03 ZHL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 ZHL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlight glasses starting to discolour

Fail 3 Oct 2022 124,989 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroding

handbrake readings on limit

o/s/f indicator fading

Fail 2 Oct 2021 120,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroding

handbrake readings on limit

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn right on limit bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member starting to corrode

headlight glasses discoloured

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member starting to corrode

headlight glasses starting to discolour

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,969 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)

both head light glasses wearing

front brake pads just starting to wear

front cross member corroding

o/s wiper starting to wear

o/s/f indicator fading

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,969 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both head light glasses wearing

front brake pads just starting to wear

front cross member corroding

o/s wiper starting to wear

o/s/f indicator fading

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,411 miles

front cross member starting to corrode

headlight glasses starting to deteriorate

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,144 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front cross member starting to corrode

headlight glasses discoloured

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlight units starting to deteriorate

slight play in fron t and rear antiroll bar link joints

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlight lenses starting to wear

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres almost bald on inner edges.

lower front panel starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres almost bald on inner edges.

lower front panel starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,628 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,653 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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PJ03 ZHL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ03 ZHL, 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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PJ03 ZHL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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