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SM03 ZVA

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,485 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,485 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,742 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 68,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 68,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,715 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 54,715 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,397 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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SM03 ZVA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM03 ZVA registered?

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

Is SM03 ZVA safe to buy?

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