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AJ52 VBM

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VBM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has damage

body sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrosion

nsf wing has damage / osr door has damage

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has damage

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrosion

nsf wing has damage / osr door has damage

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body / sill x 2 has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body / sill x 2 has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,885 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,396 miles

o s rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,497 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 55,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,473 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,404 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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AJ52 VBM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ52 VBM, 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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AJ52 VBM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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