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AF53 KCJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,079 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body surface rust front to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,824 miles

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

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

under body surface rust front to rear

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 36,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,166 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,184 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,505 miles

front headlights dull

Fail 19 Aug 2016 29,505 miles

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

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

front headlights dull

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,559 miles

n/s/rear tyre 2mm of tread / side walls cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,745 miles

sidewalls cracked on n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,405 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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AF53 KCJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF53 KCJ, 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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What year was AF53 KCJ registered?

AF53 KCJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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