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SG03 LZF

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 LZF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 132,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 128,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014
Fail 10 Apr 2014

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear flexi brake hose

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

nearside front brake juddering

offside washer jet not enough water to screen

rear anti roll bar nearside inner bush, movement between bar and bush

rear brake discs corroding and pitting

rear brakes juddering slightly

seep/sweat of pas fluid at rack pinion area

Fail 2 Apr 2012 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear flexi brake hose

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

nearside front brake juddering

offside washer jet not enough water to screen

rear anti roll bar nearside inner bush, movement between bar and bush

rear brake discs corroding and pitting

rear brakes juddering slightly

seep/sweat of pas fluid at rack pinion area

Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,731 miles

airbag warning lamp indicates system fault

front ball joints rubber boots split allowing water ingress

nearside rear inner roll bar bush worn

offside rear brake disc scored on outer face

sump pan corroded and porous leaking oil

Fail 25 Mar 2011 108,725 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning lamp indicates system fault

front ball joints rubber boots split allowing water ingress

nearside rear inner roll bar bush worn

offside and nearside front brake discs scored, corroded and pitted and in very poor condition

offside rear brake disc scored on outer face

sump pan corroded and porous leaking oil

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,488 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,488 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sump pan leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,766 miles

near and offside rear anti-roll bar inner bushes worn allowing slight movement between bar and bush

Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,745 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near and offside rear anti-roll bar inner bushes worn allowing slight movement between bar and bush

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LZF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

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

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