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YL03 NWU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,168 mi
Last recorded104,168 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NWU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 104,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,953 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,951 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 63,748 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,178 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,878 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,767 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 NWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YL03 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 NWU registered?

YL03 NWU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is YL03 NWU safe to buy?

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