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AO03 SYJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,433 miles

Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WHEEL ARCH NEXT TO REAR AXLE MOUNT BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 84,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,477 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged/dented

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,678 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and rear inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 81,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and rear inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,622 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,510 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS FOGGED

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,265 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,681 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,415 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,315 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,399 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 37,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,336 miles

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

n / s / front spring mount rough in operation

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,480 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 SYJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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