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AF53 WBM

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,282 mi
Last recorded112,282 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WBM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 112,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, under trays sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

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

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 20 Aug 2021 107,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, under trays sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

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

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

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,328 miles

Engine covers, under trays sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,328 miles

Engine covers, under trays sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has minor gas leaks

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,116 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 98,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,915 miles

Front Cross Member Underneath Radiator Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Slight Noise From Wheel Bearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,361 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,204 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

One o/s washer jet blocked/inoperative

Rear seat down and obstructed-unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,107 miles

warning light n/s ind / not working

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,898 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,732 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,221 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,035 miles

slight handbrake travel ok point of test

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 WBM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF53 WBM, 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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AF53 WBM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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