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YL03 ZVN

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,293 mi
Last recorded125,293 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 ZVN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,293 miles

passenger front susp linkbar balljoint play,oil leak,front crossmember-underbody components rusty

rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test stopped oil low-lamp flashing (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

passenger front susp linkbar balljoint play,oil leak,front crossmember-underbody components rusty

rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,545 miles

all 4 linkbar joints play,front crossmember corroding,nsr tyre low on inner tread

exhaust deteriorating/rattling

Fail 27 Oct 2015 99,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive oil empty (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test stopped engine oil low (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 linkbar joints play,front crossmember corroding,nsr tyre low on inner tread

exhaust deteriorating/rattling

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,991 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,306 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,305 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,681 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 56,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,871 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,688 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 41,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,042 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 ZVN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

YL03 ZVN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 ZVN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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