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AF53 ZCL

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,440 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded not considered excessive

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 70,667 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated had to put air in to do brake test. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 58,625 miles

Emissions unable to be completed backbox blowing/hole (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,351 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,239 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 47,236 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,641 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f sub frame rear mount slight play

o/s dip bit down on output (needs clean)

rear reg plate detetriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers headlight deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild on front pipe bit loose

o/s headlight deteriorated, also bit down on output

rear reg plate slight deterioration

rear spring rubber seats displaced

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,973 miles

offside headlamp deteriorated

rear coil spring mounting rubbers loose

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/f headlight bit cloudy

Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/f headlight bit cloudy

rear reg loose

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,845 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,079 miles

n/s headlight bulb clip bit loose

n/s second washer jet bit low

slight pitting inner face front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,898 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,552 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 ZCL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZCL, 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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AF53 ZCL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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