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AO03 FOA

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,350 miles

Central Rear eye level brake lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 105,308 miles

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

Central Rear eye level brake lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,513 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,472 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern on offside headlamp (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,755 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 82,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

accident damage to nearside

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,792 miles

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

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

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

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

accident damage to nearside

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,289 miles

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

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

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

accident damage to nearside rear

aux belt frayed

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,168 miles

Advise off side front tyre scrubbed on outter edge

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,018 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 FOA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 FOA, 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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AO03 FOA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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