2004 Nissan Primera · 2,158 MOT tests
2004 Nissan Primera reliability
2004 Nissan Primeras fail 44.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Primera years (2,158 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primeras: 44.3%)
- 44.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Primeras: 44.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 94,939
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,158
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Primera
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Brakes14.5%
- Suspension12.6%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.12%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 4.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.4%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.15%)
Is a 2004 Nissan Primera reliable?
2004 Nissan Primeras fail 44.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Primera years (2,158 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Primera MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.12% of tests), position lamp not working (4.96% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Nissan Primera have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Nissan Primera shows 94,939 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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