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AJ03 EKG

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 117,922 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2026 117,922 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2025 117,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 108,498 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 108,498 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2023 100,233 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 98,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rust with in 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rust in 30cm suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,644 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 24 Oct 2020 94,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 4 Nov 2019 89,469 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,948 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,948 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,244 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around fuel filler neck

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around fuel filler neck

exhaust back box rubbers perished, system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,415 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,079 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,372 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,006 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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AJ03 EKG is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ03 EKG, 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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AJ03 EKG is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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