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AP03 LPF

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 at the rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,245 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 129,245 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative

malfunction indicator lamp on indicating a malfunction

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 90,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 75,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,406 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,049 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,160 miles

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

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 LPF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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