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YR03 NOF

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,026 mi
Last recorded67,026 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 NOF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,026 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills have covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

front x member corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,026 miles

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

Emissions not tested bad blow no readings (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills have covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

front x member corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,877 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,876 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,949 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front brake hose ferrules

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,585 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front brake hose ferrules

engine oil low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 53,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 47,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,327 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,088 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,702 miles

all discs slightly corroded due to lack of use. will clean up with use.

Pass 9 May 2006 33,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,037 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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YR03 NOF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR03 NOF, 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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YR03 NOF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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