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AO53 FYN

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FYN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 54,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine drive belt deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,249 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 53,249 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 50,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,545 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 49,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,482 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 46,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,441 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,333 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,028 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2 mm

all tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,775 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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AO53 FYN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 FYN, 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 AO53 FYN registered?

AO53 FYN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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