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AO53 DDY

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,251 mi
Last recorded126,251 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,251 miles

Emissions near the limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross members around tank aria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlights lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,251 miles

Emissions near the limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross members around tank aria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlights lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,473 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2020 122,473 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,963 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,831 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,378 miles

slight exhaust blow centre pipe o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,756 miles

oil leak on engine sump bolts lose and some missing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine sump bolts lose and some missing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,011 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres start to perishing,reccommend change soon

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,767 miles

top of fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,114 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 70,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,262 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,917 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 DDY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DDY, 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 DDY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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