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AO53 GPU

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,328 mi
Last recorded70,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2016 70,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play suggest attention (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil around engine and gearbox

pinhole in nearside cv gaiter suggest attention

unable to check steering and suspension fully

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

off side rear lamp lens is damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,691 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low (3000 miles)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,773 miles

Front brake discs look worn and pads look low

Fail 8 Jul 2009 40,773 miles

Front brake discs look worn and pads look low

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,491 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and slight cuts in tread

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,109 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 GPU is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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