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SD03 ZPH

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,960 mi
Last recorded160,960 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ZPH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 160,960 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

headlamps pattern fading

Pass 3 Apr 2015 146,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 146,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 133,234 miles

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

Battery clamp loose but secure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember corroded and holed not within a prescribed area and not adversly affecting steering or braking

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

Tyre size different front to rear.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 132,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery clamp loose but secure.

Front crossmember badly corroded.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tyre size different front to rear.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,173 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded through but not considered excessive.

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

Offside rear tyre tread close to limit on edges and slightly out of shape.

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

Rear axle support arm bush deteriorated.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,173 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded through but not considered excessive.

Offside rear tyre tread close to limit on edges and slightly out of shape.

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

Rear axle support arm bush deteriorated.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,559 miles

Both front lower ball joints worn close to test failure,recommend changing.

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated almost to test failure,recommend changing.

Offside front and offside rear anti roll bar linkages slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn and slightly out of shape.

Windscreen chipped outside swept area.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,151 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,726 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,823 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 68,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,675 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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SD03 ZPH is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD03 ZPH, 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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SD03 ZPH is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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