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YL03 ZSE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,484 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in sidewalls.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,862 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,279 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,461 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,338 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,800 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 42,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,804 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 ZSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

YL03 ZSE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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