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YS03 XCB

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,569 miles

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

front pads low discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2016 90,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front pads low discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded and plated

rear brake back plates heavily corroded and holed

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,593 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded and plated

rear brake back plates heavily corroded and holed

Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section of exhausts heatshield is insecure

the offside and nearside rear brake discs backplates are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,263 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 78,262 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 710,410 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 710,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded to excess

Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,459 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded to excess

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,036 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,200 miles

n/s h/brake slighty binding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,556 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 XCB 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 60%.

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 YS03 XCB, 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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YS03 XCB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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