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SG03 LYS

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 LYS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 131,584 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 128,849 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 128,706 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

exhaust leak middle and rear.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,959 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,513 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 122,513 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,234 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,021 miles

both rear brake disc shields heavely corrioded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 112,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear brake disc shields heavely corrioded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,092 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 106,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 96,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,902 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 LYS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

SG03 LYS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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