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AF53 ZDZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZDZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 125,033 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

head light lenses dull affecting light output

major oil leak under engine area

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,575 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,569 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,808 miles

front exhaust mount rubber split (not fully secured)

headlight lenses dull affecting light out put

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,875 miles

accident damage to n/s/r wheel arch

headlight lenses dull t/cutted for light aims test

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,103 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 106,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,011 miles

T cut both head light lenses for beam patterns + light aims adjusted (too low)

engine oil level below (min)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,899 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,213 miles

front brake discs badly corroded + pads wearing thin

n/s/r suspension spring lower rubber mount insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,211 miles

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

both repeaters bulbs faded

front brake discs badly corroded + pads wearing thin

headlight lenses t cut for aims check

n/s/r suspension spring lower rubber mount insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,716 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 75,453 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

frot tyres worn on edges.

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration.

n/s/r seatbelt slow to return.

rear bushes split on both front lower suspension arms.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,835 miles

frot tyres worn on edges.

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration.

n/s/r seatbelt slow to return.

rear bushes split on both front lower suspension arms.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,690 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

mirror hanger removed from driver view area.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 58,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split.

mirror hanger removed from driver view area.

rear seat belts stuck under seat cusion.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,209 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,206 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,462 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm tread depth

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,924 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate deteriorating

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear rubber suspension coil spring seat is worn

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,376 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear no.plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has two cuts in top skin of inner wall

Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,148 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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