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AP03 EJC

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EJC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,251 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded not blowing

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member corroding thin

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2016 77,962 miles

Ignition switch faulty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 70,748 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,748 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 62,702 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 62,699 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2013 54,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,924 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,445 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,035 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Rear wiper split

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 13,362 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AP03 EJC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP03 EJC, 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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AP03 EJC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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