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RJ03 PLJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,037 mi
Last recorded107,037 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2020 107,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bold Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded From Tank

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Damaged

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

Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,568 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,899 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,792 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps poor condition

rear axle bushes perishing

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight gearbox oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps poor condition

rear axle bushes perishing

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight gearbox oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,002 miles

osf nsf shock dust covers torn

rear tail box flange corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,554 miles

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

front crossmebner slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

rear axle cross link bush slightly split / no play

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,111 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 66,111 miles

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

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

o/s/f drop link arm insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,271 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

altenator belt slight worn / noisey.

rear brake discs worn, grooved and slightly corroded.

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,699 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 39,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,067 miles

nail in tyre

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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RJ03 PLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ03 PLJ, 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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RJ03 PLJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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