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RO03 EWM

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EWM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 81,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,734 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced link rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,676 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear/worn on inner edge ,cracking and tread low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

fog tell tale light flashing on dash when brake or lights are on/applied?

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 6,966 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front ball joint locking device seems to be missing?

Offside Front tyre wear/worn on inner edge ,cracking and tread low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

fog tell tale light flashing on dash when brake or lights are on/applied?

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2017 68,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,966 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake dust shield deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,621 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake dust shield deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,554 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise that the tread surfaces of the nearside rear tyre are perishing but not to excess.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,231 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,452 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,123 miles

slight play O/S/F strut bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 43,123 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play O/S/F strut bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,661 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,747 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,201 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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RO03 EWM is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RO03 EWM, 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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RO03 EWM is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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