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AF53 MXZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MXZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,729 miles

Exhaust rattle

Headlamp beam images could be better

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Fail 10 Jul 2017 127,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rattle

Headlamp beam images could be better

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 125,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 115,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,283 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,308 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,344 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,271 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,821 miles

exhaust system. centre pipe and rear box in poor state very rusty .

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,255 miles

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

os/f track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 38,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AF53 MXZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF53 MXZ, 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 AF53 MXZ registered?

AF53 MXZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 MXZ safe to buy?

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