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RY03 YJA

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

213,913 mi
Last recorded213,913 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YJA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 213,913 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers heavily corroded

rear inner sills heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 213,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers heavily corroded

rear inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 211,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

heavy oil leak requires attention

Fail 6 Dec 2016 211,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

heavy oil leak requires attention

Pass 7 Dec 2015 208,887 miles

both front tyres void of tread on edges and worn low

front cross member corroded through, requires attention

front shock absorbers corroded

n/s front and n/s rear tyre valves age cracking

o/s rear tyre valve deteriorated to limit

oil leaks

rear brakes worn

rear number plate deteriorated to limit

wipers poor

Fail 7 Dec 2015 208,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres void of tread on edges and worn low

front cross member corroded through, requires attention

front shock absorbers corroded

n/s front and n/s rear tyre valves age cracking

o/s rear tyre valve deteriorated to limit

oil leaks

rear brakes worn

rear number plate deteriorated to limit

wipers poor

Pass 5 Dec 2014 204,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine running poorly/ noisey

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded

front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

gear selector stiff/clutch stiff

headlight lenses in poor condition

rear number plate badly water damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 201,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

outer sills covered

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads appear low

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2013 201,301 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

outer sills covered

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads appear low

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 196,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering pipes

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 196,684 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering pipes

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 190,991 miles

see last advice sheet test no.447293851414

Fail 19 Dec 2011 190,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy engine oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 190,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 165,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 165,500 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 151,865 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 151,865 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 121,150 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 121,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyers bald on edges

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 YJA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RY03 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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