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AF03 OPE

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens' slightly faded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low - Minimum requirement only just met

Reverse light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2022 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,425 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn near limit on one area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper nearside and offside NO SHARP EDGES

front crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers has corrosion to casings

front crossmember corroded

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers has corrosion to casings

front crossmember corroded

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,873 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,604 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cut in sidewall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

front cross member corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,491 miles

cut in sidewall on offside front tyre

n/s o/s headlights faded

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing and front crossmember

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,017 miles

cut in sidewall on offside front tyre

n/s o/s headlight covers faded

offside wiper blade starting to split

slight corrosion offside front inner wing and front crossmember

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,636 miles

sligh corrosion offisde innner wing

slight corrosion front cross member

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,487 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriated slightly affected light output

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,206 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,945 miles

downpipe exhaust heatshield rattling

nearside front brake has slight fluctuation in effort

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,413 miles

nearside wiper split at ends

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,198 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 OPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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