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AO03 VEP

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,235 mi
Last recorded103,235 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,495 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight casings (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,263 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top suspension mount area (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2016 86,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 79,030 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 79,030 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 13 May 2014 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 72,070 miles

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

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

N/S/F wiper blade has small splits but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 64,286 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

n/s/r & o/s/r road spring lower platform rubbers starting to deteriorated.

Fail 10 May 2013 64,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

n/s/r & o/s/r road spring lower platform rubbers starting to deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2012 57,625 miles

Both Front Headlamps Glass Slightly Fading

Both Rear Coil Spring Base Rubbers Perished

Pass 11 May 2011 52,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,498 miles

Exhaust cat mount corroded not broken.

Pass 12 May 2009 39,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,628 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 VEP 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 78.9%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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