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AK03 EOM

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,968 mi
Last recorded125,968 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EOM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 125,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,817 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 121,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 117,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,740 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner part of sills is slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner part of sills is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,628 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box is cracking under pipe welding. Need intervention because the crack will increase and is before the plastic fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are getting deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lamp not fully secure .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower On both sides the inner part of sills is slightly corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, front and rear. (0.1 (b))

The water pump belt is excessively deteriorated.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 106,590 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides, headlamps lens excessively deteriorated ( output seriously affected ). (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid The nearside jets are not working and not all working at offside. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Crack on tread. Is also close to legal limit and worn outside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box is cracking under pipe welding. Need intervention because the crack will increase and is before the plastic fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are getting deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lamp not fully secure .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower On both sides the inner part of sills is slightly corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, front and rear. (0.1 (b))

The water pump belt is excessively deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,214 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 98,213 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,982 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,208 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,062 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,062 miles

Offside 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 26 Mar 2012 57,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,942 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,723 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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AK03 EOM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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