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A16 MJD

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MJD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 89,667 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,206 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2022 82,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 77,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 53,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,368 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's wearing thin

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,899 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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A16 MJD is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 MJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 MJD registered?

A16 MJD is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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