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VU03 DYV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,437 mi
Last recorded119,437 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 DYV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,836 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER CAITERS ARE SERIOUSLY TORN AND UNSERVISIBLE.

Nail in offside rear tyre

WASHER RESERVOIR BOTTLE CAP MISSING

Fail 5 Jun 2013 112,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER CAITERS ARE SERIOUSLY TORN AND UNSERVISIBLE.

Nail in offside rear tyre

WASHER RESERVOIR BOTTLE CAP MISSING

Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 109,021 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 101,094 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 96,292 miles

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

lower engine mount

Pass 11 May 2009 90,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 84,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 64,720 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 64,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 44,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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VU03 DYV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue 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 VU03 DYV, 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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What year was VU03 DYV registered?

VU03 DYV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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