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AF03 NBX

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,436 mi
Last recorded58,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NBX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,436 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Filler neck excessively corroded (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,992 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 49,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,121 miles

Air bag Light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,387 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,611 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,611 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 18,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split but not smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,437 miles

Rear wiper blade split but not smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,207 miles

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

front & rear wipers starting to split

steering ignition barrell becoming stiff to turn

Fail 6 Mar 2006 13,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front & rear wipers starting to split

steering ignition barrell becoming stiff to turn

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 NBX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NBX, 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 AF03 NBX registered?

AF03 NBX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AF03 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 NBX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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