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SM03 UUW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 UUW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills

brake fluid level low

Fail 9 Nov 2023 65,160 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,583 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,165 miles

all four shock absorber dust covers deteriated

Fail 11 Nov 2021 60,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns/os no image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

all four shock absorber dust covers deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,923 miles

Front ns and os shock absorbers dust covers deteriated

Fail 16 Oct 2020 56,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front ns and os shock absorbers dust covers deteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both ns and os headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 14 May 2019 54,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dust cover mcpherson strut

Offside Front dust cover deteriated mcpherson strut

Fail 14 May 2019 54,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dust cover mcpherson strut

Offside Front dust cover deteriated mcpherson strut

Pass 14 May 2018 52,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,471 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2015 47,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,035 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 44,159 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,327 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 35,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,664 miles

both wipers worn

Pass 24 May 2008 26,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 18,128 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 18,182 miles

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

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

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 UUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SM03 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

SM03 UUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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