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SG03 LXV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 LXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 2-3-2mm and badly perishing on sidewalls(advise replacement asap) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 69,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working no brake lights both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 2-3-2mm and badly perishing on sidewalls(advise replacement asap) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,161 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,989 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,894 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,157 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 55,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,526 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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SG03 LXV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 SG03 LXV, 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 SG03 LXV registered?

SG03 LXV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is SG03 LXV safe to buy?

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