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AO53 FYX

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,840 mi
Last recorded49,840 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 49,840 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Sep 2024 49,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,589 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 36,551 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 36,551 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 24,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,070 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking/ageing

headlight output poor

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,949 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 15,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 15,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,538 miles

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,666 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 FYX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

AO53 FYX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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