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AF03 OSG

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,467 mi
Last recorded71,467 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 71,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,776 miles

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

Nearside Front partially blocked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front partially blocked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded where cap seals

Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front partially blocked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front partially blocked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded where cap seals

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,162 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2020 66,162 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,458 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,071 miles

Nearside Rear Outer small cracks in sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer small cracks in sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,076 miles

Fuel filler neck is corroding.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel filler neck is corroding.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust very rusty

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s head light patten poor

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,582 miles

all suspension components rusty

both side headlamp lens in poor condition

brake discs and components rusty

exhaust very rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all suspension components rusty

both side headlamp lens in poor condition

brake discs and components rusty

exhaust very rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,960 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,960 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs rusty on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2010 40,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs rusty on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,656 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/front tyre bald on edge 3mm in testable area

o/s/front tyre wearing low on edge

n/s/front tyre bald on edge. 3mm in testable area

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,071 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,752 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 OSG is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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