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YS03 XTW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 18 Dec 2021 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Dec 2020 127,337 miles

Abs light was illuminated on arrival, but went out during test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance just met min requirements (R.B.Test)

Fail 4 Dec 2020 127,337 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Abs light was illuminated on arrival, but went out during test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance just met min requirements (R.B.Test)

Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,816 miles

both headlight image on limit

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2019 121,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

both headlight image on limit

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2018 112,362 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,037 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2017 111,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 109,433 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper split at end

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 18 May 2016 109,421 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wiper split at end

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 15 May 2015 104,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 104,921 miles

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

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

Advise brake inspection,corrosion on inside of disc's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 100,199 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded

both headlamp patterns poor

steering rack damp

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2013 97,277 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Sep 2011 86,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,043 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 72,284 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

nearside rear seat belt marked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 64,133 miles

front brake discs slight wear and slight runout

nearside rear coil spring rusty at top

nearside rear seatbelt marked

power steering pipes under bonnet damp

rear brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 29 May 2008 56,483 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall edge tread 2 drawing pins

nearside front tyre on 5mm with inner tread wearing.

Pass 30 May 2007 46,975 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,290 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 35,290 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 XTW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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