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AO03 SYF

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front panel corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 75,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise front panel corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,966 miles

advise front crossmember

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front cross member

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,738 miles

advise front crossmember

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,783 miles

advise front cross member corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,323 miles

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

advise front cross member

advise offside rear tyre side wall cracking & perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,679 miles

advise front crossmember

advise nearside front inner wishbone bush

Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,679 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise front crossmember

advise nearside front inner wishbone bush

advise nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,665 miles

advise front cross member

advise fuel release

advise nearside front inner whishbone bush

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

advise front cross member

advise fuel release

advise nearside front inner whishbone bush

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,536 miles

advise centre rear seat belt

advise fuel release

advise nearside & offside front headlights

advise nearside front wishbone bush

advise oil sump

Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

advise centre rear seat belt

advise fuel release

advise nearside & offside front headlights

advise nearside front wishbone bush

advise oil sump

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,627 miles

advise centre rear seat belt

advise fuel release

advise headlights

advise nearside front whishbone bush

advise oil sump

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

advise centre rear seat belt

advise fuel release

advise headlights

advise nearside front whishbone bush

advise oil sump

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,067 miles

advise front crossmember

advise fuel release

advise oil sump

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 24,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,165 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 SYF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

AO03 SYF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is AO03 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 SYF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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