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AO53 GRZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,011 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 16 Mar 2019 60,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,251 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,369 miles

exhaust getting rusty/ weak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,004 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 26,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

offside front headlight lens cloudy

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 2,768 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 2,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 1,083 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2010
Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,340 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 23,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,436 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 GRZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc 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 GRZ, 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 GRZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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