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AJ53 JTZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,412 mi
Last recorded125,412 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JTZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 125,412 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 125,411 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,120 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear & n-s-f (3.6.B.4e)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 113,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear & n-s-f (3.6.B.4e)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 105,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 99,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 89,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 78,222 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,377 miles

Front tyres are cracking. Front suspension arm rear bushes are displaced.

STRONGLY ADVISE: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES! PLAY IN STEERING TRACK ROD ENDS AND GAITORS SPLIT.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 70,252 miles

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

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

Front tyres are cracking. Front suspension arm rear bushes are displaced.

STRONGLY ADVISE: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES! PLAY IN STEERING TRACK ROD ENDS AND GAITORS SPLIT.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,362 miles

ADVISE : BOTH STEERING TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,771 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,270 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 17,885 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

n/s wiper blade split

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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AJ53 JTZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JTZ, 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 JTZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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