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AO03 VDX

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VDX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 76,413 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 76,413 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,160 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp image close to being incorrect

Offside Front headlamp image close to being incorrect

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp image close to being incorrect

Offside Front headlamp image close to being incorrect

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,286 miles

battery slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2014 65,286 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 57,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,439 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,481 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 VDX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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