NISSAN MICRA (2003)

Petrol • Grey • 189,363 miles

CarHunch Score 40

Below average for a 2003 Nissan Micra

The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2003 Nissan Micras in our database.

A score of 40 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 40% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.

The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).

Based on 51,255 similar vehicles.

Complete MOT History

Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history

MOT History for FN03PUX

NISSAN MICRA (2003) - 1,240cc Petrol

Found 34 MOT records for FN03PUX

Test History

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Safety-Critical Failures in History

Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.

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📊 Pattern Summary

Key patterns identified across 34 MOT tests:

Recent Failures: 1 failed test in the last 12 months

Recurring Issues:

Brake issues appeared in 19 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Suspension issues appeared in 18 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Lighting issues appeared in 55 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
Tire issues appeared in 32 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system

Safety Concerns: 1 dangerous defect recorded in MOT history

📋 Recent MOTs

Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):

26 Sep 2025 PASSED

Mileage: 189,363 MI

🟡 Advisories:

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

MOT valid until: 25 Sep 2026

24 Sep 2025 FAILED

Mileage: 189,363 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective ( (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working ( (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective ( (b) (ii))

🟡 Advisories:

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

13 Jun 2024 PASSED

Mileage: 187,197 MI

🟠 Major Defects (Passed Test):

These defects were major but not dangerous enough to fail the MOT test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area ( (a) (i))

MOT valid until: 12 Jun 2025

📜 Full MOT History

Complete historical record (31 additional tests):

11 Jun 2024 FAILED

Mileage: 187,197 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ( (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective ( (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush ( (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective ( (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective ( (b) (ii))

🟠 Major Defects:

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ( (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( (a) (i))

16 May 2023 PASSED

Mileage: 183,295 MI

🟠 Major Defects:

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ( (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill ( (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill ( (a) (i))

15 May 2023 FAILED

Mileage: 183,293 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy ( (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working ( (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ( (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy ( (b))

🟠 Major Defects:

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ( (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill ( (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill ( (a) (i))

18 May 2022 PASSED

Mileage: 177,572 MI

🟠 Major Defects:

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges ( (e))
both head lamp lenses are going opaque
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill panel ( (a) (i))

17 May 2022 FAILED

Mileage: 177,570 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ( (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ( (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ( (a) (ii))

🟠 Major Defects:

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge ( (e))
both head lamp lenses are going opaque

16 Dec 2020 PASSED

Mileage: 170,312 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ( (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( (a) (i))

15 Dec 2020 FAILED

Mileage: 170,309 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ( (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ( (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour ( (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour ( (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working ( (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ( (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ( (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ( (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ( (a) (ii))

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ( (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))

19 Dec 2019 PASSED

Mileage: 164,291 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( (a))

19 Dec 2019 FAILED

Mileage: 164,290 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder ( (c))

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( (a))

28 Nov 2018 PASSED

Mileage: 155,790 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder ( (c))
both head lamp lenses are going opaque
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill ( (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder ( (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill ( (a) (i))

22 Nov 2018 FAILED

Mileage: 155,578 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner wing ( (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ( (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working ( (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder ( (c))
both head lamp lenses are going opaque
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder ( (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill ( (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill ( (a) (i))

21 Dec 2017 PASSED

Mileage: 147,498 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both head lamp lenses are going opaque
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

21 Dec 2017 FAILED

Mileage: 147,498 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

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

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both head lamp lenses are going opaque
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

20 Dec 2016 PASSED

Mileage: 138,348 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

20 Dec 2016 FAILED

Mileage: 138,347 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

03 Nov 2015 PASSED

Mileage: 126,702 MI

🟡 Advisories:

there is slight damage to the windscreen within the swept area but not affecting the drivers view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

03 Nov 2015 FAILED

Mileage: 126,701 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens is severely opaque (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

🟡 Advisories:

there is slight damage to the windscreen within the swept area but not affecting the drivers view
N/S/F headlamp lens is opaque but light pattern is still visible
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

04 Aug 2014 PASSED

Mileage: 116,682 MI

13 Jun 2013 PASSED

Mileage: 106,186 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

13 Jun 2013 FAILED

Mileage: 106,178 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated ()

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

10 Apr 2012 PASSED

Mileage: 91,775 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

01 Apr 2011 PASSED

Mileage: 81,051 MI

28 Mar 2011 FAILED

Mileage: 81,051 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

03 Jun 2010 PASSED

Mileage: 70,301 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()

09 Jun 2009 PASSED

Mileage: 57,879 MI

17 Jun 2008 PASSED

Mileage: 45,271 MI

14 Jun 2007 PASSED

Mileage: 33,411 MI

13 Jun 2007 FAILED

Mileage: 33,358 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

🟡 Advisories:

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

19 Jun 2006 PASSED

Mileage: 20,548 MI

05 Apr 2006 FAILED

Mileage: 20,358 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects:

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

05 Apr 2006 PASSED

Mileage: 20,358 MI

📊 MOT History Performance

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