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AO03 VDZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,002 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively has reverse travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,491 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 78,514 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 78,371 miles

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING/DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,462 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,984 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,549 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 38,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,964 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 16,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VDZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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