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LC53 CYF

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,487 mi
Last recorded147,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 143,165 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 132,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 133,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 128,078 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 128,074 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 119,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 119,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,412 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 104,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,571 miles

Both Headlamp lenses going opaque.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 101,570 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both Headlamp lenses going opaque.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,821 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,174 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 61,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,845 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,845 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,857 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 18,857 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CYF is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CYF, 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 CYF is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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