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YM03 SKU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,457 mi
Last recorded120,457 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 SKU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 120,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

engine noisey

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 109,962 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

front crossmember heavily corroded/holed

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

tailgate temperemental when trying to gain access to boot

Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,938 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

front crossmember heavily corroded/holed

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

tailgate temperemental when trying to gain access to boot

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,400 miles

n/s/f tyre side walls worn + damaged poss been run flat

rear brakes inbalanced

Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre side walls worn + damaged poss been run flat

rear brakes inbalanced

Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers wiper splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,169 miles

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

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

drivers wiper splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn unevely

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,247 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 33,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 27,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 27,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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YM03 SKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM03 SKU, 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 YM03 SKU registered?

YM03 SKU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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