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VN52 SKU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 SKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,510 miles

Front crossmember is corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery is insecure but unlikely to fall

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 117,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front crossmember is corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery is insecure but unlikely to fall

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember corroded.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 113,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember corroded.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Fail 25 Apr 2014 108,074 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid low

heat shild insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 195,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 105,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,195 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,195 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 74,729 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,847 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 61,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VN52 SKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN52 SKU, 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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VN52 SKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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