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AO03 NRJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 65,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,129 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,341 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,966 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,985 miles

nearside rear tyre.................

Fail 22 Jun 2013 40,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre.................

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,136 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,323 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 25,323 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on walls

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked on walls

Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,093 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2009 22,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

offside front tyre close to limit and damaged slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,260 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 18,260 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,310 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 NRJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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