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YS03 VPA

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,720 mi
Last recorded77,720 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VPA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,087 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,779 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,052 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/f ABS sensor ring split

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/f ABS sensor ring split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,227 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,225 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres poor inside

all tyres have bad age cracks

Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,225 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres poor inside

all tyres have bad age cracks

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,748 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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YS03 VPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS03 VPA, 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 YS03 VPA registered?

YS03 VPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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