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AO53 FZP

2003 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,172 mi
Last recorded84,172 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FZP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both sides trailing arm/ axle corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides axle mounting sill backing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Both sides trailing arm/ axle corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides axle mounting sill backing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides rear trailing arm/axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,294 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs rusty

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,342 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,645 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,645 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 45,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,199 miles

Offside Front sidewall deteriorated and worn on edges

Offside Rear sidewall deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 37,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sidewall deteriorated and worn on edges

Offside Rear sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,960 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 28,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,683 miles

both front tyres perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,611 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,611 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,757 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,421 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,895 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 FZP is a 2003 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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