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SG03 ZXS

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear park brake low test limits just met

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 26 Feb 2019 71,146 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,816 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,735 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 93kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 kg (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted but not affecting operation (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 51,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted but not affecting operation (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 49,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,287 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 47,287 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,899 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 45,899 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,419 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 44,419 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,827 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,048 miles

ADVISE OSF TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,048 miles

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

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

ADVISE OSF TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,137 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 ZXS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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