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AK53 WJU

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 92,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,651 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2020 92,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,724 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front tyres wearing low on tread

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front tyres wearing low on tread

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,740 miles

rear tyres perished.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven near-side slow (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,414 miles

centre stoplamp inop

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,858 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,081 miles

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade splitting at ends

Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,055 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,055 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear coil spring rubber seat missing

offside outer door sill slightly damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2011 56,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear coil spring rubber seat missing

offside outer door sill slightly damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2010 50,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to offside outer door sill panel

Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,746 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to offside outer door sill panel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,976 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,057 miles

wiper blades have split ends advise replacement

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 WJU is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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