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SM03 ZTD

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,936 mi
Last recorded114,936 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ZTD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 114,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 May 2020 114,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit uneven wear also

heat shield insecure rear

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust corroded in ares not resulting in holes

Fail 26 May 2020 114,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light not complete (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit uneven wear also

heat shield insecure rear

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust corroded in ares not resulting in holes

Pass 14 May 2019 111,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

Fail 14 May 2019 111,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket corroded not supporting system (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 21 May 2018 109,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 105,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 98,269 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 98,269 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 92,863 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 86,824 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 77,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 59,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 30,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZTD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZTD, 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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SM03 ZTD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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