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AO53 MLY

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,942 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,534 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,073 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,073 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2017 69,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,663 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low N/s (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,207 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 39,961 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 39,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,250 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 MLY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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