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AP03 GEK

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,696 mi
Last recorded84,696 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GEK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2019 84,696 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner sill silghtly corroded rear both side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,449 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber case coroded

Nearside Front to rear brake hose ferrall coroded

Offside Front shockabsorber case coroded

Offside Front to rear brake hose ferrall coroded

engine and under body covers

Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,437 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shockabsorber case coroded

Nearside Front to rear brake hose ferrall coroded

Offside Front shockabsorber case coroded

Offside Front to rear brake hose ferrall coroded

engine and under body covers

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,273 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 14 Jul 2017 68,273 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,209 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine and under body covers

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,209 miles

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

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)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine and under body covers

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,063 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,656 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 52,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,871 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap cover stiff to open

Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 15,839 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,471 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 GEK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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