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AJ03 EKH

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EKH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 115,229 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 115,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,151 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,086 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,086 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front engine mountain and shock absorber mountain area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,780 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,662 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,247 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Apr 2013 47,247 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,984 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,253 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 EKH is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ03 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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