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AO52 XPR

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,069 mi
Last recorded97,069 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XPR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 97,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front front exhaust down pipe has broken bolt/missing but still supporting exhaust at this time

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front front exhaust down pipe has broken bolt/missing but still supporting exhaust at this time

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,763 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,941 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on outer wall

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,111 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 28,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,345 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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AO52 XPR is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO52 XPR, 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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AO52 XPR is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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