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AD03 AEK

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,338 mi
Last recorded115,338 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,338 miles

All the Brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Reverse light is not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Slight play in the steering / inner joints

Fail 28 Jul 2023 115,337 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All the Brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Reverse light is not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Slight play in the steering / inner joints

Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,944 miles

All the Brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease or other materials

Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Reverse light is not working

Slight play in the steering / inner joints

Fail 3 Aug 2022 105,944 miles

All the Brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease or other materials

Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Reverse light is not working

Slight play in the steering / inner joints

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,885 miles

Brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 29 Jul 2021 95,883 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR & NSR inner sills are corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR & NSR inner sills are corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

brake pipes are corroded /covered in grease

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,265 miles

Rear brake pipes are covered in grease

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

fuel filler neck is corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,265 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes are covered in grease

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,267 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,337 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 AEK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AEK, 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 AD03 AEK registered?

AD03 AEK is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AD03 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AEK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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