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LC53 CHV

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,366 mi
Last recorded111,366 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CHV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,366 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,632 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,468 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 61,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,245 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,200 miles

both rear tyres worn low

offside front inner wheel arch missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,506 miles

Near side front lower arm rear bush showing signs of separation

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,506 miles

Near side front lower arm rear bush showing signs of separation

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,105 miles

Both front lower bushes starting to separate

Washers poor

Wiper starting too striek

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,539 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,435 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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LC53 CHV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC53 CHV, 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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LC53 CHV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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