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SA03 WMZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,189 mi
Last recorded171,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WMZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 171,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,210 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,170 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 171,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight brake bind detected at offside rear wheel

Fail 15 May 2015 171,018 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight brake bind detected at offside rear wheel

Pass 15 May 2014 160,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 May 2014 160,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 151,220 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 151,104 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 25 May 2012 148,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag lamp on

battery insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 148,447 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)

airbag lamp on

battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2011 141,405 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 141,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 130,283 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 130,283 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 119,941 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts on offside rear wheel trim fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2009 119,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Near side front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts on offside wheels trims fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,502 miles

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

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Unable to check wheel trims on nearside wheels and offside rear trims fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2008 111,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Unable to check wheel trims on nearside wheels and offside rear trims fitted

Pass 2 May 2007 104,983 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check rear wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 102,659 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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SA03 WMZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SA03 WMZ, 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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SA03 WMZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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