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AO03 DHZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of body has slight corrotion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,592 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,095 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 99,095 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,427 miles

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

airbag light on

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,307 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,748 miles

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

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 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO03 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

AO03 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AO03 DHZ safe to buy?

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