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AP03 GFZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GFZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 71,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,837 miles

Front Both front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

Front damage to front bumper

Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,837 miles

Front Both front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

Front damage to front bumper

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,512 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 64,512 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,606 miles

wipers poor

Fail 25 Nov 2017 61,584 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2016 59,779 miles

o/s wiper poor

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,749 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper poor

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,243 miles

both headlamp aims poor

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,120 miles

o/s washer jet not working

wipers very poor

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,853 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge to limits at time of test

drivers seat doesn't tilt

o/s/f track control arm rear bush poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge to limits at time of test

drivers seat doesn't tilt

o/s/f track control arm rear bush poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,934 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,934 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,248 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,406 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,180 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,154 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 GFZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GFZ, 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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What year was AP03 GFZ registered?

AP03 GFZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is AP03 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 GFZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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