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SM03 ZYW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,686 mi
Last recorded77,686 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,686 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,686 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,650 miles

wiper blades worn

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 51,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,894 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 38,894 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZYW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

Is SM03 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 ZYW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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