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AO53 GPY

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,506 mi
Last recorded47,506 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 47,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / Outer Sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track control arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 28 Sep 2022 43,384 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

chip in n/s of screen

Fail 30 Sep 2020 39,032 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

chip in n/s of screen

Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre perished and cracked ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished with some deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in the bottom nearside of screen

Fail 18 Sep 2019 36,846 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre perished and cracked ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished with some deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in the bottom nearside of screen

Pass 24 Sep 2018 34,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,897 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,913 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,728 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,699 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,170 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Sep 2012 21,170 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,835 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 16,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,065 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 GPY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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