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SM03 ZXZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,608 mi
Last recorded70,608 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,993 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front anti roll bar link worn. both front abs rotors cracked. both front tyres on 2.0mm 205/60/16/92v. offside front door actuator noisy.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,248 miles

Slight play at offside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine oil below minimum.

Slight play at offside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 27 May 2006 40,768 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 40,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZXZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

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

Is SM03 ZXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 ZXZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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