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AP03 OTZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,379 mi
Last recorded107,379 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,379 miles

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))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 107,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2018 97,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slightly corroded + centre & rear rubber mounts slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 97,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slightly corroded + centre & rear rubber mounts slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,519 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 75,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,182 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,266 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both front wiper blades split but not adversely effecting clearing of screen

front brake pads worn 75%

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,350 miles

NSF tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,914 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 OTZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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