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AO03 SZW

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,981 mi
Last recorded108,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SZW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2020 108,981 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

front inner rack-ends have slight play

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,871 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 103,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,061 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,422 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,170 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,170 miles

EML on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E,M,L on dash

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,300 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,256 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Apr 2010

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,389 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 SZW is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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