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LC53 CXF

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,939 mi
Last recorded43,939 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CXF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,939 miles

DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 42,841 miles

DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE INDICATOR UNIT. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE INDICATOR UNIT. (4.4.3 (a))

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

DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,890 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,806 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 38,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,193 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,349 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 36,348 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 35,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 34,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 31,024 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,682 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,444 miles

damage all round

minor adj to h/lights

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,318 miles

damage to o/s

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate starting to fade

scratches to n/s/f door

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,320 miles

BODY DAMAGE ALL ROUND

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 CXF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LC53 CXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 CXF registered?

LC53 CXF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LC53 CXF safe to buy?

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