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SH03 UTF

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,702 mi
Last recorded72,702 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 UTF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,702 miles

REAR FUEL PIPE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR FUEL PIPE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,270 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,082 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,480 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,377 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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SH03 UTF 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 UTF, 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 SH03 UTF registered?

SH03 UTF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is SH03 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 UTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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