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AJ53 LNP

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,450 mi
Last recorded126,450 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 126,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,677 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 121,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 112,283 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 97,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,829 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,829 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,374 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split and smeary

front brake discs corroded

mid to rear join of exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,372 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wiper blades slightly split and smeary

front brake discs corroded

mid to rear join of exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,370 miles

BRAKE FLEXES AT REAR CENTRE OF CAR STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,836 miles

Handbrake travel is getting long.

Offside front tyre outside edges, tread is becoming badly worn-watch should be kept.

Rear screen wiper blade is split.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,828 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Handbrake travel is getting long.

Offside front tyre outside edges, tread is becoming badly worn-watch should be kept.

Rear screen wiper blade is split.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,645 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,680 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 LNP is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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