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SM03 ZWZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,769 mi
Last recorded113,769 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 113,769 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Lower crossmember has holes in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under sill trims fitted

Various suspension components, mountings and prescribed areas corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,349 miles

General corrosion - Front and rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 111,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - In front of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - In front and behind of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion - Front and rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 108,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on and around front and rear subframes

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Multiple ferrules - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper brake pipe union also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper brake pipe union also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under sill trims fitted

Various suspension components corroded but not excessively. Springs, suspension arms, rear axle.

Fail 24 May 2023 106,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around tank

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper brake pipe union also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper brake pipe union also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under sill trims fitted

Various suspension components corroded but not excessively. Springs, suspension arms, rear axle.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 103,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,007 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 100,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Position light not working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Round nearside of fuel tank

Fail 11 Jun 2020 95,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Round nearside of fuel tank

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,499 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 90,495 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp dirty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp dirty (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire round fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Additional position lamps at rear not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 84,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 84,315 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 78,768 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded behind nsr of fuel tank

Fail 24 May 2017 78,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded behind nsr of fuel tank

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 73,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 67,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 67,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,418 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 7 May 2014 62,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 10 May 2013 60,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 57,943 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 57,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust Heat shield insurcure

Pass 16 May 2011 54,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 54,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 51,623 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 45,816 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 45,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2008 39,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,449 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 ZWZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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