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AJ53 YGC

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,993 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 128,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,165 miles

discolouration to headlamp lens's

oil leak

rear coil spring seat rubbers perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 120,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

deterioration to offside rear tyre

discolouration to headlamp lens's

oil leak

rear coil spring seat rubbers perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 111,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 101,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,306 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,764 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT CHECKED IN PLACE, CHILD SEAT SECURED

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,283 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 YGC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

AJ53 YGC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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