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SM03 FJE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,866 mi
Last recorded79,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 FJE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre inside edge worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 76,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre inside edge worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,404 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 73,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,044 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tail light came on with a tap

slight play in both drop links front

slight tear n/s/f wiper blade & rear

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,221 miles

slight play in near side front drop link ( knock )

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,334 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 27,230 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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SM03 FJE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SM03 FJE, 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 SM03 FJE registered?

SM03 FJE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SM03 FJE safe to buy?

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