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YM03 VTL

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

119,566 mi
Last recorded119,566 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 119,566 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose modified and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 116,611 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 116,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,429 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 114,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 107,523 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 107,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front driver door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,577 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

handrake cables rubbing slightly on rear shockabsorbers.

rear hand brake performance just met the requirements.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 97,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,256 miles

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

Parking brake just meets requirements

Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 64,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,583 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,363 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 48,363 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER RIPPED

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,368 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER RIPPED

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,058 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,366 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VTL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 YM03 VTL, 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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YM03 VTL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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