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AF03 OPV

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,721 mi
Last recorded111,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 111,721 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 100,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 89,386 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 74,919 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,090 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,064 miles

o/s/f/disc very rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,064 miles

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

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

o/s/f/disc very rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,784 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,784 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,311 miles

hand brake high

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 OPV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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