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AO53 GSV

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GSV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,029 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 12 Jan 2017 96,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 2 Jan 2016 81,737 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 2 Jan 2016 81,737 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,212 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

INNER DRIVEBELT IN POOR CONDITION

N/S SCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH IE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER PANS

Fail 2 Dec 2014 65,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

INNER DRIVEBELT IN POOR CONDITION

N/S SCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH IE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER PANS

TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,897 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

Getting rusty underneath in places.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

Getting rusty underneath in places.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,642 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,581 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,480 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,904 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 GSV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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