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AF03 NVW

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,586 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,391 miles

advised by customer that the high level brake light has been disconnected

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,378 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 63,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,667 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,295 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,781 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,118 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,649 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and n/s debonding

child seat fitted to n/s/r

chip in screen

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads look low

Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,649 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and n/s debonding

child seat fitted to n/s/r

chip in screen

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads look low

Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear No.Plate Starting To Delaminate/Dirty

Fail 17 Feb 2007 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear No.Plate Starting To Delaminate/Dirty

Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,471 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 NVW is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

AF03 NVW is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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