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PX03 XLT

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 XLT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle body corroded (6.1.B.2)

Emissions test not completed due to oil light coming on during emissions test

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 128,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle body corroded (6.1.B.2)

Emissions test not completed due to oil light coming on during emissions test

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 104,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 104,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,342 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,768 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,090 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,090 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,236 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,236 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,152 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 XLT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XLT, 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 PX03 XLT registered?

PX03 XLT is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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