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AM03 XCL

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,979 mi
Last recorded34,979 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 34,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 14,292 miles

front headlamp covers dull

rear number plate dim

Pass 8 Feb 2018 11,306 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 8,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 6,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2016 6,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 4,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 3,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 15 miles

Front offside bumper is insecure

New Instrument cluster fitted to repair fault. Milage different from previous test.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 80,986 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Front offside bumper is insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,943 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 46,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front seat not tilting forward

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,639 miles

nearside front seat not tilting forward

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,979 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 XCL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc 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 AM03 XCL, 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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What year was AM03 XCL registered?

AM03 XCL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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