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AP03 EKX

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,440 mi
Last recorded157,440 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 157,440 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 154,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 147,076 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 9 Jun 2015 147,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

exsaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2015 147,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Ecu light on

No reverse lights

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 136,230 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 128,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 128,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,825 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,870 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2010 104,725 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 104,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,576 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 66,937 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has low reserve travel

rear regestration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2007 66,937 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has low reserve travel

rear regestration plate deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2006 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads look low (cannot see properly)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2006 50,522 miles

front brake pads look low (cannot see properly)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge

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 EKX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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