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AP03 EKD

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EKD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,152 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 119,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly perished

slight bind on offside rear brake & tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 24 Apr 2018 112,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly perished

slight bind on offside rear brake & tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,273 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,270 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (1.8.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 89,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,922 miles

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

front brakes going out of balance

Fail 8 Jun 2010 58,773 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

front brakes going out of balance

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,394 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,471 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 30,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 25,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 EKD is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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