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AO03 SZC

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 70,622 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front cross member corroded but not excessive

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2024 67,628 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front crossmember corroded(radiator support)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 67,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front crossmember corroded(radiator support)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,039 miles

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

Reverse lamp not working

unable to open boot

Fail 24 Apr 2023 57,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,984 miles

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

both headlamp lenses faded

front crossmember starting to corrode

oil leak but not excessive

slight exhaust leak from centre / rear joint

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses faded

front crossmember starting to corrode

oil leak but not excessive

slight exhaust leak from centre / rear joint

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

horn intermittently works

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 50,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

horn intermittently works

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,354 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,626 miles

front brake disc's worn thin

front crossmember corroding

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak from back of engine

Fail 2 Dec 2014 34,626 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc's worn thin

front crossmember corroding

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f side repeter loosing amber tint

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,395 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,404 miles

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

front cross member corroded

headlamps glazed

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,248 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 28,247 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,298 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,965 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,049 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 SZC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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