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AO53 DCX

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,419 mi
Last recorded43,419 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 43,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 42,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,659 miles

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

radiator support holed and corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 40,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

radiator support holed and corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,820 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 38,820 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,052 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 35,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,118 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 32,371 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,371 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres perrished

wipper blades poor

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,418 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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AO53 DCX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO53 DCX, 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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What year was AO53 DCX registered?

AO53 DCX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AO53 DCX safe to buy?

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