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AO03 GBE

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,987 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,030 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,640 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,844 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,844 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 9,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GBE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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