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AJ53 YFC

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 119,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,754 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Fail 14 Feb 2018 108,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 102,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,596 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,272 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,350 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,494 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 YFC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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