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AM03 XBZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,909 mi
Last recorded137,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XBZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 137,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front corrosion close to engine mounting but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,285 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 113,284 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not fasten in clip (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s both low and will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,246 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f upper under bonet near o/s top mount corrded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,598 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 106,598 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,268 miles

Central exhaust box slight blow

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust box slight blow

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,245 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,424 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,850 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,894 miles

1. all four tyres worn low (3MM)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1. all four tyres worn low (3MM)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,531 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,836 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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AM03 XBZ 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 72.7%.

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 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 AM03 XBZ, 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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AM03 XBZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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