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AO03 LCK

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LCK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,240 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 82,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,021 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,021 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 77,208 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,470 miles

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Various under body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36%. N/S slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Various under body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,440 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 69,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,888 miles

High level brake lamp inoperative

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,735 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 63,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

high level stop light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,169 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 48,169 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn low on edges and perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,241 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,866 miles

all tyres showing cracks in sidewalls. 175/60R15 81H

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorated but not affecting light pattern

Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,866 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres showing cracks in sidewalls. 175/60R15 81H

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorated but not affecting light pattern

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

tracking tyre wearing uneven

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,201 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 LCK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCK, 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 LCK is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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