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AO52 XPX

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,309 mi
Last recorded89,309 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,309 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded and previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is 19 years old but still looks ok

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside and sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 72,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,096 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 70,082 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,536 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

floor corroded osf

floor dry

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,288 miles

advised rear suspension bed very rusty

advised rest brake pipes been greased

advised vibration on foot brake

Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advised rear suspension bed very rusty

advised rest brake pipes been greased

advised vibration on foot brake

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,045 miles

Offside Rear sill rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2017 62,045 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear sill rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,697 miles

all brake hose ferrulles rusty

rust on rear chassis legs

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,923 miles

advised osf wiper end split

advised osr nsr brake pipe ends rusty

advised rear axel rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear inner sill is corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear inner sill is corroded

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

Rear suspension bed is generally corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear inner sill is corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear inner sill is corroded

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

Rear suspension bed is generally corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,985 miles

advised rear number plate faded

advised slight play nsf suspension leg

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,950 miles

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

advised slight play nsf suspension leg

advised small chips in screen

advised surface corrosion suspension parts

Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,950 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)

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

advised slight play nsf suspension leg

advised small chips in screen

advised surface corrosion suspension parts

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,448 miles

advised slight corrosion osr brake pipe

advised slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,369 miles

All tyres perishing in treads

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,084 miles

advised nsr tyre cracking

advised osr tyre cracking in tread

advised slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,987 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on inner and outer treads

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,611 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 XPX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO52 XPX, 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 XPX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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