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W203 MCD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,036 mi
Last recorded51,036 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,036 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 51,035 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible fitted wrong way round (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible fitted wrong way round (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible fitted wrong way round (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,421 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 49,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,504 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,712 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 37,674 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,187 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,311 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,301 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,535 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,517 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,451 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,324 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2014 25,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,996 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre dent around walls due to being run flat

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,923 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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W203 MCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 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 W203 MCD, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W203 MCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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