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YM03 UKZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,755 mi
Last recorded87,755 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UKZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight tears on tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lens slightly detriorated

front crossmember slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight tears on tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lens slightly detriorated

front crossmember slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,108 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2015 82,108 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,044 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 56,044 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,812 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,795 miles

Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 43,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Feb 2008 37,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,390 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 27,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,789 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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YM03 UKZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

YM03 UKZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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