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SL03 HMX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,513 mi
Last recorded116,513 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HMX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,513 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,934 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 88,917 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 88,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,009 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 81,951 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2009 65,065 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 65,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 57,464 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2006 45,105 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 45,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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SL03 HMX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver 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 SL03 HMX, 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 SL03 HMX registered?

SL03 HMX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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