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AJ53 OUK

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OUK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 82,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round and brake hoses worn and ferrels corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front exhaust down pipe heat shield nosy

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 82,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper striking scuttle panel (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round and brake hoses worn and ferrels corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front exhaust down pipe heat shield nosy

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 78,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 25 May 2017 78,788 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 May 2016 72,498 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner & outer edged (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 72,497 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner & outer edged (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 65,420 miles

both front headlamp plastic lenes going opaque

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front headlamp plastic lenes going opaque

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 57,812 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2014 57,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 50,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 50,326 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,392 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,826 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,099 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 OUK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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