MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
due over under seal full inspection could not be carried out
general under body rust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general under body rust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body/arch rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EML displayed.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s Inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wear to edges
cut in offside front tyre not through to cords
nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition
rear tyres high spots
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wear to edges
cut in offside front tyre not through to cords
nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition
rear tyres high spots
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front cross member corroded
slight cracking to all tyres
surface rust to both rear brake pipes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front cross member corroded
slight cracking to all tyres
surface rust to both rear brake pipes
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
battery insecure
n/s/r child seat fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust rear flange corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front brake discs heavily corroded on the inner face
engine management lamp on
exhaust rear flange corroded
rear wiper 100% spit
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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AF03 OPX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 OPX, 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 OPX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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