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YM03 YMC

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,012 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 107,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 107,189 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,964 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 91,489 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,074 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,809 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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

front cross member corroded

offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,331 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,760 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 YMC 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 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 YM03 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

YM03 YMC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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