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YL03 NSE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,756 mi
Last recorded64,756 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NSE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 64,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,046 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 45,041 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,721 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,580 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,579 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,647 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 39,646 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,440 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,095 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,379 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARIMG ON IN SIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,721 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,683 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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YL03 NSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YL03 NSE, 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 YL03 NSE registered?

YL03 NSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YL03 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 NSE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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