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AD03 YCN

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,793 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded both

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded (both)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,132 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded (both)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,777 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,777 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake caliper pins slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake caliper pins slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,287 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,632 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,327 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 YCN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

AD03 YCN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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