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AK53 BHA

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also slightly out of shape (175/60r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay next to engine mounting and shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and tyre considerably perished in places (175/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 82,912 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also slightly out of shape (175/60r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay next to engine mounting and shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and tyre considerably perished in places (175/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking on outer sidewall (175/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking on outer sidewall (175/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,834 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SMALL CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,925 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 22 Jul 2016 61,301 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2015 60,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BHA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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