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AO03 VRE

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VRE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,434 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,957 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat cannot be moved to gain access to rear seats

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat cannot be moved to gain access to rear seats

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,804 miles

Driver seat backrest release handle inop

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Driver seat backrest release handle inop

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,402 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,714 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

drivers seat mechanism inop

front disc inner lips corroded

osf / nsf / osr tyres baddly perrished 02/03

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,445 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 VRE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc 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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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