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AF53 ZDK

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,626 mi
Last recorded113,626 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZDK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,626 miles

coil springs corroded especially the rear,

slight corrosion underneath but not excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2024 113,626 miles

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

coil springs corroded especially the rear,

slight corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler cap deteriorated / filler neck badly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,336 miles

Aux drive belts worn and frayed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,140 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,208 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 110,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

water pump fan belt half missing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,659 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 107,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 95,608 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 95,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,017 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 22 May 2014 89,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 May 2013 80,832 miles

both front headlamp meet criteria, lenses clouding over

Fail 16 May 2013 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front headlamp meet criteria, lenses clouding over

Pass 22 May 2012 69,608 miles

slight damage to o/s/f bumper

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smeary

Pass 24 May 2011 58,668 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 16 May 2011 58,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2009
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,256 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 ZDK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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