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AK53 AHY

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,914 mi
Last recorded104,914 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AHY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,914 miles

front lower radiator support signs of surface rust/corrosion.

n/s/r coil spring lower rubber cup/missing.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm and signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers starting to split.

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

signs of corrosion (hole) o/s/f upper inner wheel arch (advise removal of trim and head light to access)

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,307 miles

front lower radiator support very rusty.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush staring to de-bond/split.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm and slight outer side wall damage.

n/s/r coil spring lower rubber cup missing.

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush staring to de-bond/split.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front lower radiator support very rusty.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush staring to de-bond/split.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm and slight outer side wall damage.

n/s/r coil spring lower rubber cup missing.

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush staring to de-bond/split.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,745 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,000 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r wheel slight vibration when rotated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,622 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,295 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,522 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,207 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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AK53 AHY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AK53 AHY, 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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AK53 AHY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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