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SC03 JFU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 JFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 144,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 132,786 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 132,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 119,161 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 119,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 97,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 52,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,242 miles

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

Fail 23 Apr 2009 43,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 7 May 2008 36,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,902 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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SC03 JFU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC03 JFU, 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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What year was SC03 JFU registered?

SC03 JFU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is SC03 JFU safe to buy?

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