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SM03 ZWJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,773 mi
Last recorded47,773 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ZWJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,773 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers on sills

dampness steering pinion

h/lamps poor

o/s front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear underside corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers on sills

dampness steering pinion

h/lamps poor

o/s front suspension corroded

rear backplates corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear underside corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,666 miles

Both head lamp units deteriorating

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And damp (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Arm ball joint boot deteriorating

Underside components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,664 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both head lamp units deteriorating

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And damp (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Arm ball joint boot deteriorating

Underside components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,975 miles

all running gear front and back heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,370 miles

all running gear badly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,370 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all running gear badly corroded

Offside Front a/c hose snapped off just hanging in engine bay just in front off belt

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,420 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,668 miles

rear heat shield loose

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,164 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,165 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,584 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2011 33,584 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2010 29,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,049 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside 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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,759 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 14,483 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,819 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 ZWJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SM03 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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