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AO03 GDE

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 121,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer / inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 108,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,372 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,946 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 100,946 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,395 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 165/70/r14-81t

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 93,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 165/70/r14-81t

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,123 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 88,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside , offside whiper blade slightly worn

nearside rear coil spring locating rubber missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,967 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,573 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,250 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 GDE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is AO03 GDE safe to buy?

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