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SR03 AHY

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 AHY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,140 miles

Front crossmember

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,037 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,136 miles

brake imbalance front 28%

brake imbalance rear 27%

corrosion on disc surfaces

nsf slight bind

nsr seatbelt has dog bite but not weakend

oil leaks engine and intercooler

osr slight bind

osr tyre perished but not showing cords

Fail 12 Mar 2015 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated but still showing pattern at time of test

brake imbalance front 28%

brake imbalance rear 27%

corrosion on disc surfaces

nsf slight bind

nsr seatbelt has dog bite but not weakend

oil leaks engine and intercooler

osf tyre worn and perished also very close to limit

osr slight bind

osr tyre perished but not showing cords

Pass 2 May 2014 84,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,616 miles

offside and nearside inner wings holed

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,610 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

offside and nearside inner wings holed

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,347 miles

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,909 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2008 50,698 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,358 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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SR03 AHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SR03 AHY, 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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SR03 AHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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