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AO03 NUC

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,218 mi
Last recorded185,218 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 185,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 185,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 167,675 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 167,675 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 158,282 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 158,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,327 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (no excess play).

Both headlamps poor - clouded lenses causing poor beam pattern.

Fuel filler neck corroded - slightly poor seal.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 125,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (no excess play).

Both headlamps poor - clouded lenses causing poor beam pattern.

Both side repeaters starting to flash white.

Fuel filler neck corroded - slightly poor seal.

Pass 27 May 2014 120,863 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,906 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,101 miles

Front crossmember/radiator support badly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 95,099 miles

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

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

Front crossmember/radiator support badly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,859 miles

Both rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,864 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,864 miles

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

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 NUC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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