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AJ03 XTM

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XTM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 118,219 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 30 May 2013 118,212 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2012 112,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 108,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 104,582 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 94,130 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front discs lipped

front skirt damaged

near side door mirror broken but has been taped up

slight damage near side front and rear and off side front but that has been taped up

Pass 14 May 2009 94,130 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

front skirt damaged

near side door mirror broken but has been taped up

slight damage near side front and rear and off side front but that has been taped up

Pass 19 May 2008 75,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper held on with gaffer tape

nearside door mirror missing interior and offside present

Pass 24 May 2007 58,603 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 58,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 38,667 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 38,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

unable to check inner brake pads

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 XTM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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