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AK03 EPE

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,185 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,185 miles

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

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 5 Aug 2015 103,884 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,199 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

imbalance on front brake application

Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

imbalance on front brake application

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,446 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,130 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 57,737 miles

small stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,225 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,161 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2010 47,265 miles

rear exhaust silencer joining pipe corroded

rear wiper blade started to split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,400 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 23,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front & rear wiper blades splitting at edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,687 miles

front & rear wiper blades splitting at edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

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 EPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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