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AJ53 JBO

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 114,135 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow. (7.1.2)

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Wheel outer rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing and starting to collapse. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Radiator support cross member corroded and damaged.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Recommend rear drum brake inspection as nearside brakes (service and parking) lazy.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 114,132 miles

Battery insecure Battery shelf part missing and battery insecure. (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line and will not adjust up. (1.8)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow. (7.1.2)

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Wheel outer rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing and starting to collapse. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Radiator support cross member corroded and damaged.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Recommend rear drum brake inspection as nearside brakes (service and parking) lazy.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,197 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 111,197 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 111,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount has some vertical movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded

massive oil leak

rear wiper blade missing/damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2015 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,155 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

sump corroded & leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres badly perished

sump corroded & leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,726 miles

auxillary belt perished recommended

bvoth front head lamp lenses deteriated poor image

o/s/f track rod end play recommended

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs and pads due in aprox 4k miles

wipers deteriorating, recommended soon

Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs and pads due in aprox 4k miles

wipers deteriorating, recommended soon

Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,710 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,845 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 JBO is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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