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SM03 ZXF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,543 miles

Near side wind screen washer weak

Off side front tyre wearing@ inner edge

Over sills fitted

Slight bind @ near side rear wheel

Slight exhaust blow @ down pipe (corroded)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 105,543 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Off side and near side (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Off side and near side (1.4.A.2f)

Head lamps tarnished

Near side wind screen washer weak

Off side front tyre wearing@ inner edge

Over sills fitted

Slight bind @ near side rear wheel

Slight exhaust blow @ down pipe (corroded)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,794 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis / sill (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,794 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis / sill (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,023 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside and offside front crossmember corroded outsdie prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates badly corroded

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

surface corrosion to various underbody sections

Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside and offside front crossmember corroded outsdie prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,081 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2012 81,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2012 81,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,580 miles

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

air conditioined pipe insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2011 73,580 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

air conditioined pipe insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,668 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 ZXF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXF, 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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What year was SM03 ZXF registered?

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

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