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AJ03 FYS

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,461 mi
Last recorded103,461 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FYS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,473 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,471 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,549 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,228 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,023 miles

both headlight beam image border line pass

both rear tyres close to 2mm bar also n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

engine as bad oil leak requires attension

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,023 miles

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

both headlight beam image border line pass

both rear tyres close to 2mm bar also n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

engine as bad oil leak requires attension

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,370 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,686 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,117 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 22,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,651 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,542 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,624 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,535 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 FYS is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FYS, 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 AJ03 FYS registered?

AJ03 FYS is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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