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AO53 FZB

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,710 mi
Last recorded91,710 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FZB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,710 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 91,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 87,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,751 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 82,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,227 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,224 miles

both rear spring rubber seat dislodged

eml light on dash

engine earth strap broke

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear spring rubber seat dislodged

eml light on dash

engine earth strap broke

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,781 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,781 miles

engine management light on

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,228 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,691 miles

EML light on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 52,691 miles

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

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

EML light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,871 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,305 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 FZB is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZB, 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 FZB is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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