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AO03 GBY

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,284 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 92,277 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch within 30cm of suspension flich (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,650 miles

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

boot will not open

Fail 8 Apr 2017 91,650 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

boot will not open

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,646 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 91,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,215 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,016 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 94,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,941 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,667 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 GBY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GBY, 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 GBY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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