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AJ53 JPF

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 52,899 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. 175/60R15 81H (Infinity) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. 175/60R15 81H (Infinity) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. 175/60R15 81H (Infinity) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,066 miles

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,261 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 45,261 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,646 miles

both front headlamps slightly cloudy

Fail 22 Oct 2015 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,295 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,295 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper blade split ends

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,755 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated beam pattern just visable new headlamps required for nexet mot

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,460 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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AJ53 JPF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc 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 AJ53 JPF, 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 AJ53 JPF registered?

AJ53 JPF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AJ53 JPF safe to buy?

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