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AP03 LPE

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,338 miles

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 7 May 2015 59,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,379 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,379 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,771 miles

o/s/r tyre wall damage

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2013 48,771 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall damage

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,892 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wing mirror damage

n/s/f wiper blade worm

rear wiper blade splite

Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wing mirror damage

n/s/f wiper blade worm

rear wiper blade splite

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,577 miles

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

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

near side front door mirror is damaged

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

slight damage to front number plate

slight split in both front wiper blades

Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front mirror repaired with tape

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,666 miles

nearside front mirror repaired with tape

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,011 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 LPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LPE, 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 LPE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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