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AO03 SWZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 65,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill, slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 58,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,143 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,153 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,868 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 35,865 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 33,288 miles

Offside Slight splitting to wiper blade

Fail 6 May 2016 33,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Slight splitting to wiper blade

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 33,018 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 32,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,500 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2012 30,500 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,669 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 SWZ 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 84%.

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 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 SWZ registered?

AO03 SWZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is AO03 SWZ safe to buy?

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