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AP03 EKY

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front bumper damage

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

Rear number plate light insecure

Rear rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2018 121,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front bumper damage

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

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

Rear number plate light insecure

Rear rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2017 118,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,628 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 114,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,161 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 99,161 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,691 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 90,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,415 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2012 66,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,019 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 EKY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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