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AO53 GZA

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GZA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,383 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,435 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2024 76,799 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,910 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

all pipes greased

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,108 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill backings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside & Nearside top suspension mountings noisy

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill paint starting to blister

Offside Front tyre prished

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 64,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,519 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,418 miles

Front heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,818 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,573 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 GZA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GZA, 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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What year was AO53 GZA registered?

AO53 GZA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AO53 GZA safe to buy?

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