2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Nissan Primera MOT pass rate and common faults

477 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 477 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics41.9%
  2. Brakes21.8%
  3. Suspension17.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags7.1%
  8. Tyres7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Nissan Primera?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2004 Nissan Primera cars passed their MOT first time, across 477 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan Primera?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Nissan Primera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).