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AK03 EOS

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

171,466 mi
Last recorded171,466 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EOS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 171,466 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os ns inner sills axle mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 171,465 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os ns inner sills axle mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 167,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 167,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 165,563 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 162,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 156,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 154,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 154,200 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,130 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 151,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2018 146,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 146,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 124,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 124,528 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 114,355 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 106,574 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 106,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,308 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,645 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,553 miles

Front number plate has water damage

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,399 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO APPROX 2-3mm

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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 EOS is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EOS, 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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What year was AK03 EOS registered?

AK03 EOS is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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