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VA03 GFU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,126 mi
Last recorded143,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 GFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,126 miles

Both front tyres has worn inner edges

Both rear inner sills / jacking points are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2016 142,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres has worn inner edges

Both rear inner sills / jacking points are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shocks (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,825 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,898 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,989 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 111,230 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 111,230 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,101 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,935 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,713 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 50,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,514 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 41,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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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VA03 GFU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA03 GFU, 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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VA03 GFU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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