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AO03 GWY

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to n/s of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2022 72,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,242 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

revers lights not working

Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

revers lights not working

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,848 miles

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,047 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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,860 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,839 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,713 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,144 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,698 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 GWY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GWY, 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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What year was AO03 GWY registered?

AO03 GWY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is AO03 GWY safe to buy?

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