CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC53 CYE

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,823 mi
Last recorded63,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,439 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 57,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 50,961 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted, and beam patterns poor

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,374 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 44,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,830 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,616 miles

Both rear Tyres perishing/cracking 165/70/14

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & off side front. Advise clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer read low 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Off side front tyre inner tread low

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & off side front. Advise clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer read low 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Off side front tyre inner tread low

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,224 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,569 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 28,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,802 miles

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

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,088 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 6,456 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC53 CYE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CYE, 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

How do I check the history of LC53 CYE?

You can check the full history of LC53 CYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC53 CYE registered?

LC53 CYE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is LC53 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 CYE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC53 CYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC53 CYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.