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AF03 NBN

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 103,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,758 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 96,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver washer jet not working (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 83,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 83,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,732 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre stop light inop

nearside front indicator lamp broken+loose

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,928 miles

centre stop light inop

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

Fail 11 Feb 2010 44,544 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,333 miles

DAMAGE REPAIR N/S/F

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,837 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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AF03 NBN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AF03 NBN, 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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AF03 NBN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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