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AO53 DBY

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DBY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,184 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,162 miles

nsr brake pipe has corrosion

os wiper blade split

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,162 miles

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

nsr brake pipe has corrosion

os wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,620 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,658 miles

Both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Front lower crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms , rear bushes slightly deteriorated, only slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear 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 7 Jan 2014 54,587 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISH MARKS,NEARSIDE REAR CRACKED BUT NOT TOO CORDS.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,764 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,142 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2007 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,884 miles

o/s & n/s front wishbone bushes starting to split

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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AO53 DBY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black 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 AO53 DBY, 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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AO53 DBY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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