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AJ53 WHE

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,946 mi
Last recorded66,946 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WHE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front disc are worn

Fail 6 Feb 2020 66,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front disc are worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drop link dust cover slightly damage

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 19 Nov 2018 59,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front drop link dust cover slightly damage

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,729 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,429 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 47,429 miles

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,510 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,514 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 36,514 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,465 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rev counter not working correctly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,865 miles

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

offside track-rod end rubber boot split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 24,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,162 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 WHE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WHE, 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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What year was AJ53 WHE registered?

AJ53 WHE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 WHE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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