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SG03 MDE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,763 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 79,806 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 79,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,841 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side rear brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres distorted on inside of tread

nearside front, both rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres distorted on inside of tread

nearside front, both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,880 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 32,880 miles

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

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 MDE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

Is SG03 MDE safe to buy?

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