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AC03 NTC

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,451 mi
Last recorded53,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 NTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,542 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 48,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,586 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 42,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 26,925 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,903 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,255 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 10,973 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 6,495 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 6,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 2,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 18,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 NTC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTC, 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 AC03 NTC registered?

AC03 NTC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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