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AD03 AEB

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,521 mi
Last recorded105,521 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AEB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,521 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 27 Aug 2015 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,941 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,941 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,572 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 53,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,937 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 AEB is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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