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AF53 MYM

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,231 mi
Last recorded74,231 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,231 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 74,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 72,777 miles

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

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

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2024 70,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,756 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 69,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,172 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated close to excess

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,013 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front chassis out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting light output and image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting light output and image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front chassis out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside headlight aim poor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,418 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,211 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,385 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,803 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre tread deep cracks no cords showing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,534 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 27,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,412 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,624 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,701 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 MYM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

AF53 MYM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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