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AO03 JZH

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,870 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear slight cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 98,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear slight cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,208 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 95,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill ( Jacking point area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator deteriorated and bottom fallen apart. Leaking on bottom hose connection. ()

Exhaust mounting defective Front bolts on exhaust front Pipe/Catalyst very thin, deteriorated and weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heat shield insecure on front section of exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,786 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Alternator belt missing.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,353 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Alternator Belt worn.

Clutch Worn

Offside Front Washer Jet only one jet working

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,594 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust heatshield loose and rattling.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,937 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,511 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,364 miles

Alternator belt noisy.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,036 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,097 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 60,097 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Lower Rubber Mount Incorrectly Fitted.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat Shield Loose & Insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,601 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,601 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,602 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,464 miles

advise cut in n/s front tyre

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 JZH is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

AO03 JZH is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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