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AD03 YBV

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,176 mi
Last recorded106,176 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy rear silencer corroded & has small hole (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front lamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,917 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Offside headlight starting to discolour

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,904 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,503 miles

Front lower crossmember/radiator support starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,193 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,338 miles

Front lower crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Offside front headlight starting to discolour

Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,338 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front lower crossmember starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Offside front headlight starting to discolour

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,063 miles

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,273 miles

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

offside headlight starting to discolour

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,732 miles

offside headlight starting to discolour

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,294 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

suspect both rear wheel bearings starting to feel rough

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,046 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking

suspect both rear wheel bearings rough

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,219 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,506 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 YBV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

AD03 YBV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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