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AJ02 GOW

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 GOW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,612 miles

excessive corrosion to front radiatior support.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 107,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

excessive corrosion to front radiatior support.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,047 miles

front cross member / radiator carrier badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,044 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross member / radiator carrier badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,595 miles

front discs rusty at edges

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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AJ02 GOW is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ02 GOW, 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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What year was AJ02 GOW registered?

AJ02 GOW is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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