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SO03 AAX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,350 mi
Last recorded81,350 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 AAX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,565 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 62,043 miles

exhaust heavely corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 62,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 58,049 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2009 54,718 miles

slight wear nearside front drop link

slight wear nearside rear drop link

Fail 25 May 2009 54,718 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear nearside front drop link

slight wear nearside rear drop link

Pass 30 May 2008 50,779 miles

both nearside + offside front door scratched

slight wear nearside front drop link

slight wear nearside rear drop link

Pass 31 May 2007 47,517 miles

both front tyres low

fuel flap bent

o/s/f door scratched

Fail 31 May 2007 47,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres low

fuel flap bent

o/s/f door scratched

Pass 22 May 2006 37,499 miles

body paqnels damaged

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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SO03 AAX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SO03 AAX, 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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SO03 AAX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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