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AF53 ZDH

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZDH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut top inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front x member corroded

rear under sills corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2020 104,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front x member corroded

rear under sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,795 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 94,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative dashboard tell tale (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,250 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

reverse lights do not work

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,351 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,351 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,339 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 62,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,735 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler neck/seal corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,966 miles

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

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 31,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,385 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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AF53 ZDH is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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