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AD03 AEA

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,591 mi
Last recorded125,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AEA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 125,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 119,025 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,578 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 106,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,742 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front discs lipping

lower front panel heavely corroded

maintenance light on

offside front side light out

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs lipping

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

lower front panel heavely corroded

maintenance light on

offside front side light out

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 15 May 2012 91,306 miles

headlight lenses misting

suspension just starting to rust

underbody just starting to rust

Pass 4 May 2011 79,601 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag warning light on

both front headlamps in poor condition

front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 70,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,311 miles

airbag light on

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 50,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 22,156 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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AD03 AEA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AD03 AEA, 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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AD03 AEA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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