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AC03 BBN

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,958 mi
Last recorded222,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 222,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 222,957 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 217,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 216,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 216,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 205,092 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazed (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 195,847 miles

no reverse lights?

poor headlights

PADS AND DISCS FAIRLY WORN

chipped screen

Fail 20 Oct 2016 195,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak? (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

PADS AND DISCS FAIRLY WORN

chipped screen

no reverse lights?

poor headlights

Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,450 miles

COIL SPRING OSF AND BOTH REAR RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED.

OSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO 2MM MARKERS

RECOMMEND FURTHER WAXOYL OF VUNERABLE AREAS/PIPES ETC

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion HOLE CORRODED BEHIND OS HEADLIGHT NEXT TO SUSPENSION TURRETT. RECOMMEND ATTENTION. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 160,176 miles

front cross member very rusty

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding (needs cleaning & protecting )

put 1.5 ltrs oil in engine to carry out test

spanner symbol on

Fail 29 Oct 2014 159,972 miles

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

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

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

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

front cross member very rusty

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding (needs cleaning & protecting )

put 1.5 ltrs oil in engine to carry out test

spanner symbol on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,484 miles

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

auxilary belt noisey

headlights deteriorated to limit causing light output to be reduced

offside front wing / suspension turret corroded close to holing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,330 miles

offside front tyre slight uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 101,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,192 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,192 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,796 miles

Nearside rear handbrake reading low advise investigation

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,297 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,116 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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AC03 BBN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC03 BBN, 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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AC03 BBN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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