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AD03 YCM

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,587 miles

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

eye level stop ligth inop.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 86,587 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eye level stop ligth inop.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,888 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

air bag light on on dash

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

air bag light on on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,133 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,133 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,812 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 23,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YCM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

AD03 YCM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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