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AO53 FZJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 128,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,666 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,695 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,440 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front headlamps misted

rear silencer bracket debonded but still supported

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,439 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front headlamps misted

rear silencer bracket debonded but still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,986 miles

Both nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam pattern.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,651 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,787 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 29,787 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)

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

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

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 FZJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

AO53 FZJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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