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AJ53 LNW

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,535 mi
Last recorded26,535 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 26,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 24,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 17,580 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2021 17,580 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,672 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the tread

Offside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the tread

front brake discs have a lip

front brake pads are worn

wiper blades

Fail 28 Sep 2020 15,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on the tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the tread

Offside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the tread

front brake discs have a lip

front brake pads are worn

wiper blades

Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,662 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 15,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,641 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 15,641 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,549 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 15,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres start to feather outer tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 11,681 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 LNW 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 79.2%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

AJ53 LNW is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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