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AK53 WLF

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 135,530 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front front bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2025 135,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front front bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,779 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 128,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,814 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,814 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,445 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 86,787 miles

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

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

parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,044 miles

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 78,632 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2017 75,004 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to mist over

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,972 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn to 3mm 165/70/14t

reverse light inop (faulty switch)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,752 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,662 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,788 miles

adv damage to underneath of front bumper and lower trim broken away

adv nearside rear coil spring pad loose and not fitted

adv rear wiper blade split

strong adv both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear wipers split at ends

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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AK53 WLF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 AK53 WLF, 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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AK53 WLF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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