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AJ53 HZD

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,536 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Radiator support panel corroding

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 113,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Radiator cross member corroded, strongly advise to change

Reverse light inoperative

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 104,830 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,685 miles

Front radiator cross support corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 94,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator cross support corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,650 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 85,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,609 miles

front cross member deteriorating

headlamp image deteriorating

number lamp deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,157 miles

Both rear tyres wearing down

Front brake pads wearing down

Fail 19 Dec 2017 71,157 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

All tyres under inflated

Both rear tyres wearing down

Front brake pads wearing down

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,109 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 59,109 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,428 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 50,428 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,253 miles

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 30 Oct 2008 26,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,267 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 HZD is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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