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AP03 EKH

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,899 mi
Last recorded55,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EKH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 52,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,115 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 47,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,525 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 38,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 23,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,141 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2016 23,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front split (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded on inner edge

Nail in tyre, NSF

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Mar 2015 19,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jan 2014 17,805 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 17,799 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1/ both head lights becoming dull

Pass 19 Jan 2013 12,906 miles

As per failure.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 12,835 miles

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

1.front brake discs starting to corroded

1.passanger seat backing mechanism broking

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 7,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 7,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,019 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 May 2009 31 miles

slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,615 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,075 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,269 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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AP03 EKH is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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