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AO03 NSF

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,187 mi
Last recorded130,187 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 130,187 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm and inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,492 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,656 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 110,656 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,584 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,160 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER NOISEY

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 102,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER NOISEY

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,187 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,027 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 85,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,000 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,975 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end. .

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,549 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 May 2007 57,709 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 57,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,533 miles

lip on front discs

Fail 7 Apr 2006 36,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

lip on front discs

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 NSF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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