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AJ03 FZE

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FZE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front shocks have corrosion to outer casings

Fail 16 Sep 2025 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front shocks have corrosion to outer casings

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,998 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 50,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 48,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,357 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 40,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,519 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns/r child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,947 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 FZE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

AJ03 FZE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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