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AH03 LLA

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 LLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel hub trim damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

petrol filler pipe corroded at cap end

wheel hub covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2025 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached upper joint damaged by broken coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust rattle (heatshield cover corroded and loose)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel hub trim damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

petrol filler pipe corroded at cap end

wheel hub covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,734 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose/rattles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 ***Requires attention*** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wheel hub caps fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,523 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt requires attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt requires attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 85,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,806 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,806 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge on legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

front headlight deteriorated pattern weak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,907 miles

front brake discs corroded

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,907 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,608 miles

front brake discs corroding

headlights deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,130 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,751 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,981 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,008 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,118 miles

front pads look low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,286 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,842 miles

rear tyres worn outer edge close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,371 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,392 miles

engine oil leak, exhaust system poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,703 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 23,703 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front pads low, front discs scored and lipped.

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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AH03 LLA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AH03 LLA, 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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AH03 LLA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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