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AJ53 LNM

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LNM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)

both front wipers split at ends

Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)

both front wipers split at ends

Fail 6 Feb 2015 95,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake operation slightly stiff

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake operation slightly stiff

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 89,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,647 miles

Offside front track rod,outer end,grease cup is split and dry.

Parkong brake handle travel is starting to become excessive.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,646 miles

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

Nearside front track rod ,outer end,grease cup is split and dry.

Offside front track rod,outer end,grease cup is split and dry.

Parkong brake handle travel is starting to become excessive.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,690 miles

Handbrake travel is becoming excessive.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,754 miles

Near4side rear tyre is becoming marginal on tread depth.

Offside rear tyre is becoming marginal on tread depth.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear screen wiper blade split.

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 LNM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black 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 LNM, 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 LNM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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