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AF53 ZDO

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,862 mi
Last recorded110,862 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZDO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,423 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,421 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 91,265 miles

Radiator support panel is excessively corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,097 miles

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

Off side rear tyre cracked and perished.

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,509 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 67,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 62,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,623 miles

osf tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn and pitted

front cross member corroded

metal support brakets for exhaust corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn and pitted

front cross member corroded

metal support brakets for exhaust corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,923 miles

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

both rear coil springs seating insulators worn through

stone chip/crack 8mm o/s/f screen azone/swepped area

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

alot of travel on service brake pedal

both rear coil springs seating insulators worn through

stone chip/crack 8mm o/s/f screen azone/swepped area

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,790 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,790 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,980 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,414 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 ZDO is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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