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AD03 BSY

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,448 mi
Last recorded46,448 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BSY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,448 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 46,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,760 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,760 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,031 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,031 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,027 miles

both rear tyres cracks on side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,027 miles

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

both rear tyres cracks on side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear both tyres cracks on sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,066 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear both tyrescracks on side wall

Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear both tyrescracks on side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,955 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 BSY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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