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YF03 HVX

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 HVX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 99,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,056 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all four front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near the fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,042 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear inner sills slight crosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear inner sills in front of rear wheels are slightly corroded.

o/s/r link bar balljoints have slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,128 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator panel has heavy rust corrosion but not followed through

complete exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,760 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 68,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front lower radiator valance panel corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both inner sills and chassis legs have surface rust

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,181 miles

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

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both inner sills at rear has rust corrosion.

exhaust system corroded from front to rear

front lower radiator valance panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,278 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower radiator valance corroded.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,383 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,647 miles

battrey clamp missing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,064 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,808 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 28,822 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,329 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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YF03 HVX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF03 HVX, 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 YF03 HVX registered?

YF03 HVX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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