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AJ53 LPE

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,276 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,068 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Off side n near side rear coil spring rubber saddle pads distorted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,086 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

recommend tracking check

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,626 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,215 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 16,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 14,761 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,761 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,640 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 LPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LPE, 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 LPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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