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AO03 SZJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,307 mi
Last recorded80,307 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 80,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,528 miles

Both front tyres are badly perished

Both rear tyres have small cuts on tread and starting to perish

Slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,163 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,669 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,454 miles

brake fluid getting low

exhaust corroding on rear

Fail 22 Feb 2019 72,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid getting low

exhaust corroding on rear

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,364 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge advise replacement

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush split

Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,364 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on outside edge advise replacement

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush split

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,443 miles

Near side front and both rear tyres perished and cracking between tread grooves

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 17,844 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 17,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,354 miles

Throtle pedal non stanard modification makes this vehicle dangerous to drive

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,103 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 SZJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZJ, 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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What year was AO03 SZJ registered?

AO03 SZJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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