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RF03 OOG

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OOG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,285 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 102,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 97,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 97,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,182 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod worn /play

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear number plate lamp not working

nail osr tyre

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Oct 2018 94,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front inner track rod worn /play

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear number plate lamp not working

nail osr tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,488 miles

Front inner brake pads low

N/s/f track rod has small amount of play

O/s/f tyre perished

Power steering rack leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Rear engine mount insecure (6.1.D.1b)

Front inner brake pads low

N/s/f track rod has small amount of play

O/s/f tyre perished

Power steering rack leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,877 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,816 miles

offside front tyre perished

scratch to offside windscreen

offside door mirror damaged

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 57,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre perished

scratch to offside windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,506 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 51,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,654 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 45,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,599 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

low fuel has had rta damage rapaird to front and ns

Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,599 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

low fuel has had rta damage rapaird to front and ns

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 42,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre slighty cut on outer wall

Fail 17 Dec 2008 39,393 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre slighty cut on outer wall

Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,919 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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RF03 OOG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF03 OOG, 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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RF03 OOG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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