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AP03 EKN

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 96,932 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 96,926 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 has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 91,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,286 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 88,286 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 83,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 83,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 77,396 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,972 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 May 2012 70,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlights poor condition

o/s front wishbone bush deteriating

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,527 miles

head lights poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,800 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 49,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,464 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 EKN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP03 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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