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AK03 EPA

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,502 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,433 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,968 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,559 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/f track rod end gater split

o/s/f n/s/f headlight images

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,559 miles

advise o/s/f track rod end gater split

o/s/f n/s/f headlight images

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,834 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,306 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,233 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,015 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 EPA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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