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AK53 BJO

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,369 mi
Last recorded114,369 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,369 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,369 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,396 miles

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

exhaust corroded

wiper blades splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,399 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 6 Jan 2016 99,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,600 miles

nearside shock aborber weak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside shock aborber weak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,706 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm...175/60HR15

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,706 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm...175/60HR15

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,966 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,685 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 73,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp images poor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,271 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 47,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs very low

o/s/f tyre has slight bulge due to damage to wheel rim

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 BJO is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK53 BJO, 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 BJO is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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