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AO03 SXD

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,924 mi
Last recorded153,924 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SXD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 153,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 153,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,122 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 150,101 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,766 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 146,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 137,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 112,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 101,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 101,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 91,640 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 81,386 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven/

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

o/s/f brake disc worn & pitted

Fail 13 May 2010 81,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake disc worn & pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven/

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,929 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 64,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 64,630 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 54,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 54,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SXD is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

AO03 SXD is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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