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AK03 ECF

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ECF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 65,956 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 65,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 65,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,777 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 56,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both o/s + n/s (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 50,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 35,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,711 miles

nsf osf nsr osr tyres are all perished on tread - strongly advise replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,926 miles

24% imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,523 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 7,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 ECF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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