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AJ53 YGE

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,688 mi
Last recorded113,688 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,688 miles

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

Side repeater insecure lens insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 113,688 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater insecure lens insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 107,161 miles

Exhaust knocking against floor occasionally

Rubber pad lower missing from Nearside spring

Fail 1 Nov 2024 107,156 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust knocking against floor occasionally

Rubber pad lower missing from Nearside spring

Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 95,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,584 miles

front brake pads wearing low plus both discs wearing close to designed wear limit

Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

front brake pads wearing low plus both discs wearing close to designed wear limit

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 60,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY slight ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 58,384 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Near and Offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/deteriorated and unevenly worn

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,922 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Near and Offside lenses milky (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Near and Offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/deteriorated and unevenly worn

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,026 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear and perished

Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,026 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear and perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear door handle slightly sticky

Rear near and offside tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2015 46,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear door handle slightly sticky

Rear near and offside tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,206 miles

rear tyres getting down

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 40,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,544 miles

nearside front headlight cover condition deterioating

offside front headlight cover condition deterioating

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,990 miles

headlamps dull

Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,621 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 23,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,653 miles

N/S track rod end gaiter split.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,756 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 YGE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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