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AP03 EKF

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,875 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner arch trim insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner arch trim insecure

alternator belt damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,669 miles

Offside Front Inner arch trim in secure

Pass 23 Nov 2019 112,964 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 112,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,865 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,695 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 91,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,048 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,029 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,094 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,502 miles

Damage to NSR arch

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,502 miles

Damage to NSR arch

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,678 miles

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

a lot of travel on the handbrake

Fail 16 Mar 2012 70,677 miles

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

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

a lot of travel on the handbrake

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,824 miles

both front headlight units fadeing

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear handbrake travel slighty high

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,277 miles

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

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 EKF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EKF, 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 AP03 EKF registered?

AP03 EKF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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