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AO03 DHM

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DHM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,713 miles

front brake discs rusty

front shocks rusty

outer sills started to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner-Upper arch - under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,781 miles

Emissions not tested Back box missing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear deteriorated - centre of axle. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner-Upper arch - under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,968 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel flap wont open (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,464 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,922 miles

Both headlamps lenses deteriorating

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,267 miles

both front headlight units deteriorated

both fronts and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,916 miles

h/b travel high

rear feeds corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,428 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,331 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,730 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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AO03 DHM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 DHM, 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 AO03 DHM registered?

AO03 DHM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AO03 DHM safe to buy?

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