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AO52 XUF

2003 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 131,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 131,183 miles

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

UNDERBODY GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,042 miles

Front Radiator Lower Support Panel Corroded

Fuel Filler Cap And Area Slight Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 117,137 miles

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

battery fixing is of tempory type

Fail 14 Oct 2017 117,137 miles

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

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

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

battery fixing is of tempory type

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,018 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternater belt fraid

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,820 miles

Air bag light not illuminating.

Rear seat base insecure.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air bag light not illuminating.

Rear seat base insecure.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,476 miles

Battery insecure.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

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

Nearside wheel bearing noisy when spinning.

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside wheel bearing noisy when spinning.

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,162 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,929 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,034 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear lower seat belt mounting corroded in car

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,034 miles

Oil leak

off side rear lower seat belt mounting corroded in car

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,567 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 XUF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUF, 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 XUF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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