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AF03 NVB

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 78,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 74,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,853 miles

Both front tyres worn low

O/s/f brake slight bind

long hand brake travel

Fail 1 Mar 2016 67,853 miles

Both front tyres worn low

O/s/f brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,211 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 47,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,725 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,707 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,135 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 12,135 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 NVB is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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