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AJ53 YGK

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YGK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,694 miles

engine sump is excessively corroded leaking oil

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,694 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine sump is excessively corroded leaking oil

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,979 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,545 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,461 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,721 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers splitting.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,140 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 4,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,061 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 YGK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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