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AJ53 HYY

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,786 mi
Last recorded147,786 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HYY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,786 miles

headlamp lenses are in poor condition and require attention

Pass 1 May 2019 143,411 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 143,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 143,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 130,792 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 130,792 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 98,763 miles

mil light fault

Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,763 miles

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

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

mil light fault

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,084 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 47,084 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 63,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,246 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,246 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,993 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 28,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres weaing on edges

nearside rear ,nearside front and offsidefront tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,252 miles

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

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

nearside door handle cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2009 23,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside door handle cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,728 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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AJ53 HYY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ53 HYY, 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 AJ53 HYY registered?

AJ53 HYY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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