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AO53 FEX

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,132 mi
Last recorded112,132 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper and w/arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,929 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 109,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165x70x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 100,840 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 100,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,523 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,231 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 19,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,598 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 FEX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

AO53 FEX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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