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AP03 LRE

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LRE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 82,477 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,285 miles

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 57,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,645 miles

centre exhaust box noisey

power steering belt starting to split

slight damage n/s front road wheel rim

Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,266 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

centre exhaust box noisey

power steering belt starting to split

slight damage n/s front road wheel rim

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,252 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 69,591 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 69,591 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 60,793 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,113 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 LRE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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