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AO03 TBZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,254 mi
Last recorded66,254 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 66,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 56,632 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when bake lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights appliede (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working when position lamps turned on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working when position lamps turned on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,809 miles

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

minor oil leak

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Jun 2019 50,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

minor oil leak

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,876 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 38,987 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,384 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 26,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

boot lock faulty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,939 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,939 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,269 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 TBZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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