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AJ53 OTZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OTZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 58,512 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 49,938 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,457 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamps poor image

N/S/F Tyre starting to get perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 47,457 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamps poor image

N/S/F Tyre starting to get perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,644 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,982 miles

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

near side rear tyre has side wall cracks

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,385 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,058 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 OTZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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