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AF53 MXJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 83,353 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 83,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2024 81,126 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2023 78,935 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,031 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,395 miles

Front headlamps lightly glazed

Nearside Front marker indicator faded almost white

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front headlamps lightly glazed

Nearside Front marker indicator faded almost white

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nail on n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,036 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot lid does not open

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,812 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,627 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,796 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,321 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 MXJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF53 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

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

Is AF53 MXJ safe to buy?

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