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AK03 EBU

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,316 mi
Last recorded111,316 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 111,316 miles

engine light on

front brake discs worn and liped slightly

n/s front fog light in/op

n/s front tyre worn down to wear limits

n/s rear spring ruber damaged and o/s rear missing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 111,147 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and liped slightly

n/s front fog light in/op

n/s front tyre worn down to wear limits

n/s rear spring ruber damaged and o/s rear missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,337 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,970 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to drivers door lock area

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose & rattling

fuel filler tube to filler cap area corroding

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/r road spring lower washer split

o/s screenwasher jet aim low

o/s/r road spring lower washer missing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 94,093 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to drivers door lock area

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose & rattling

fuel filler tube to filler cap area corroding

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/r road spring lower washer split

o/s screenwasher jet aim low

o/s/r road spring lower washer missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,389 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,376 miles

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

heat shield insecure on exhaust front pipe

Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,938 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front panel corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,287 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,525 miles

13% front brake imbalance.

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,522 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

13% front brake imbalance.

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,981 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

o/s wiper split on end.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 57,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded.

o/s wiper split on end.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,350 miles

see pervious sheet.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,348 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre low on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2006 39,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear tyre low on edges

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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AK03 EBU is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK03 EBU, 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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AK03 EBU is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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