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RY03 VUA

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 VUA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 131,577 miles

Front chassis cross member badly rusted/corroded

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage / has a slight cut

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 17 Jan 2024 130,687 miles

Front chassis cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Fail 12 Jan 2024 130,683 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp has a short circuit/wiring connection defect (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working +stop lamp goes out when offside indicator applied +offside rear lamp has a short circuit/wiring connection defect (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front chassis cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 14 Jan 2023 124,878 miles

Rear brake discs scored/pitted/lipped

Front and rear coil springs rusted

Front chassis cross member badly rusted/corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,441 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs badly scored/worn pitted+worn (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn llvery low from the inner side (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear coil springs rusted

Front chassis cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wiper has a slight judder

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe rear end badly corroded+ large hole +exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking around steering rack area +power steering fluid very low (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs badly scored/worn pitted+worn (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn llvery low from the inner side (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear coil springs rusted

Front chassis cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wiper has a slight judder

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded+rear silencer box badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 119,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,077 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 112,865 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,285 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,116 miles

battery loose in housing

exhaust front manifold section has small leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 103,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 103,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 81,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,375 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 78,280 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,828 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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RY03 VUA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY03 VUA, 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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RY03 VUA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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