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AP03 GGZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,560 mi
Last recorded153,560 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp/light unit damaged

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

bodywork damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2019 153,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working cover/reflector missing damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle/damaged broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp/light unit damaged

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

bodywork damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,378 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated close to limit. 1

Both front tyres worn down to limit. 1

Front brake discs deteriorated close to limit. 2

Nearside front wing damaged. 1

Nearside repeater lamp damage.1

Radiator fan worn. 1

Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit. 2

Fail 22 Feb 2018 142,363 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust blowing badly. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated close to limit. 1

Both front to tyres worn down to limit. 1

Front brake discs deteriorated close to limit. 2

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front wing damaged. 2

Radiator cooling fan worn badly. 1

Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.2

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,957 miles

3) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

5) Offside rear tyre perished slightly

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2017 130,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

3) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

5) Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 125,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber unit coroding

Nearside lense missing

Nearside wing damaged around side repeater

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

Offside Rear light lense broken but not affecting light source

Offside Rear shock absorber unit coroding

Fail 17 Feb 2016 125,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside lense missing

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber unit coroding

Nearside wing damaged around side repeater

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

Offside Rear light lense broken but not affecting light source

Offside Rear shock absorber unit coroding

Pass 14 Mar 2015 116,469 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 116,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,962 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,962 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,907 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(7) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,907 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(7) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,079 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,670 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 39,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,344 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 GGZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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