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AF53 ZFG

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZFG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,229 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 123,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,296 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,215 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,721 miles

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

Front disks starting to corrod slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,512 miles

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

slight loss of fluid at engine -- suspect water pump

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,351 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 ZFG is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 ZFG registered?

AF53 ZFG is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AF53 ZFG safe to buy?

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