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PX03 PYF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,076 mi
Last recorded71,076 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 PYF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has slight leak (7.1.2)

drivers mirror cap broken but no sharp edges

front cross member heavily corroded

heat shield insecure (back box)

on lock to lock check power steering fluid coming out of reservoir (potentially overfull)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 71,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi pipe leaking (flexi - caliper) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has slight leak (7.1.2)

drivers mirror cap broken but no sharp edges

front cross member heavily corroded

heat shield insecure (back box)

on lock to lock check power steering fluid coming out of reservoir (potentially overfull)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose but not in danger of becoming displaced

front cross member very rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose but not in danger of becoming displaced

front cross member very rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,345 miles

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

steering slightly notchy

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,341 miles

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

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

steering slightly notchy

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,604 miles

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

both front tyres cracking badly on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,629 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 19 Feb 2013 47,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,680 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,541 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,164 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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PX03 PYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue 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 PX03 PYF, 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 PX03 PYF registered?

PX03 PYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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