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LC53 CXL

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,921 mi
Last recorded66,921 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CXL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 66,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 57,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,713 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,713 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,265 miles

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

SLIGHT CUT TO SIDE WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,265 miles

SLIGHT CUT TO SIDE WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,253 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITORS SPLIT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,826 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Dec 2007 26,822 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,043 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 CXL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXL, 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 LC53 CXL registered?

LC53 CXL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LC53 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 CXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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