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SM03 ZWU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,230 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front crossmember holed/corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low[stepped tyre]

signs of brake bind offside rear

slight dampness at power steering pump and rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,609 miles

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

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

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

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

front crossmember rusty and corroded

offside front headlight misting up

sills ahve covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 64,609 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front crossmember rusty and corroded

offside front headlight misting up

sills ahve covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2010 58,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember rusty

front heat sheilds corroded

sills have covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2010 58,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember rusty

front heat sheilds corroded

sills have covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,873 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front pads about 85% worn

front wipers start to smear

rear pads about 85% worn

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

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

Is SM03 ZWU safe to buy?

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