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AK03 ORF

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ORF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 45,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,063 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,209 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 31,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,358 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb changed but still not working. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 27,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Jul 2015 27,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,708 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 22,675 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,986 miles

NSR, OSR, OSF tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,656 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,620 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 12,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,617 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,876 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 ORF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

AK03 ORF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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