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SC03 JKJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,867 mi
Last recorded193,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 JKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 193,867 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 193,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 188,647 miles

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

rear brake backplates corroed

Pass 15 May 2015 161,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 132,091 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 132,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 106,432 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 106,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 99,945 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 99,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 88,842 miles

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

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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Fail 23 May 2011 88,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Pass 25 May 2010 76,555 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE

Fail 25 May 2010 76,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,939 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 60,933 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,092 miles

b/s rear disc surfaces getting rusty around edges

o/s front disc surface quite rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,273 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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SC03 JKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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