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AK03 EOA

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,995 miles

Central stop lamp[ not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2019 110,995 miles

Central stop lamp[ not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,231 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,638 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 98,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,615 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,615 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

can't open boot

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,371 miles

Attension to hand brake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Attension to hand brake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,057 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2011 68,000 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,000 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,132 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,704 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 corroded

Near side front wiper blade split

Right front headlamps aims slightly high

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,984 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 59,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,461 miles

1) Screw in O/S/R Tyre.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,344 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1) Screw in O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,877 miles

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished/worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,141 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,019 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 26,019 miles

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

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 EOA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EOA, 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 EOA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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