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AD03 AEL

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,969 mi
Last recorded77,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,969 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 77,948 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,102 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,464 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 61,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,345 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,345 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 54,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,530 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 AEL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD03 AEL, 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 AEL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AD03 AEL safe to buy?

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