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AJ03 EKL

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,877 mi
Last recorded117,877 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,877 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,808 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test due to broken exhaust system. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust broken. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

headlamps, beam image is poor but adequate.

oil warning lamp on! flickering.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 109,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,127 miles

surface corrosion to all brakes.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,145 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 EKL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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