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AJ53 LPC

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,890 mi
Last recorded169,890 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 169,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,232 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing making slight noise

Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,696 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

hand brake travel is high

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

hand brake travel is high

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 LPC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPC, 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 LPC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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