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AO03 FOC

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FOC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper damaged but secure

boot floor damaged

Pass 16 May 2023 88,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bumper loose but secure

boot floor damaged

Fail 12 May 2023 88,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bumper loose but secure

boot floor damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle correded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle correded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side of vehicle correded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,661 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,658 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,071 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,107 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,555 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 FOC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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