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AJ03 EKM

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,843 mi
Last recorded107,843 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EKM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 107,843 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 107,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,589 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,121 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,825 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,930 miles

rear axle has slight damage

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

ecu wires slight damage/repair

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,532 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,532 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,924 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,924 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,568 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,182 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,762 miles

front brake pads half worn

o/s+n/s front tyres very close to legal limit 1.6mm.below 1.6mm out side edge.

rear number plate in poor condtion.but can still read for now.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,104 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 EKM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AJ03 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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