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YM03 VTZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VTZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,005 miles

n/s front getting low

n/s rear tyre flat and cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2015 121,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front getting low

n/s rear tyre flat and cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,221 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 113,219 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 107,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 107,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 101,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,544 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre has slight casing distortion

Fail 14 Jun 2011 94,544 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyre has slight casing distortion

Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,716 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre casing distorted and tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre casing distorted and tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 41,925 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

YM03 VTZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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