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AJ53 OUP

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OUP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,137 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

radiator mounting corrodded

rear axle corrodded

rear wiper rubber split

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,496 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator mounting corrodded

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 11 Jun 2025 101,496 miles

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

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

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 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator mounting corrodded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,263 miles

Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,119 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jan 2022 93,118 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,972 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,043 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 83,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,935 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under headlight (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box flange corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight loose (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under headlight (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box flange corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,083 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper not clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/7014 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 62,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front windscreen wiper not clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/7014 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,447 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 52,443 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,988 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,988 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,310 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,495 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 OUP is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AJ53 OUP, 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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AJ53 OUP is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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