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AM52 HWG

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HWG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,484 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 79,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 69,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,359 miles

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

Front wipers poor

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge and perished

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

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge and perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,845 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear brakes squeek

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2014 47,905 miles

50% of the front washers work but still clears screen adequitly

N/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

N/S/R Wheel rim damaged on inside

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

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

Top stop lamp not working

Wipers hit at the bottom of the screen

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,905 miles

50% of the front washers work but still clears screen adequitly

N/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

N/S/R Wheel rim damaged on inside

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

O/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Top stop lamp not working

Wipers hit at the bottom of the screen

Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,101 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,762 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,594 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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AM52 HWG is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AM52 HWG, 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 AM52 HWG registered?

AM52 HWG is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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