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LC53 LSD

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,534 mi
Last recorded90,534 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LSD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,534 miles

2x front tyres 175-60-15

axle bushes deteriorated

n/s/f link play

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,027 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 82,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,973 miles

Front cross member corroded (radiator support)

Nearside Rear Inner slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 4 Apr 2020 80,299 miles

Front cross member corroded/radiator support

Rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2020 80,299 miles

Front cross member corroded/radiator support

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

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

Rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,514 miles

Front Radiator support very rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,457 miles

front cross member corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front cross member corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,792 miles

both rear brake flexi hose ferules corroded ,acceptable at mot

front crossmember under radiator has surface corrosion ,ok at time of mot

slight play in osf lower suspension front wishbone bush,ok at mot

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak, transmission

Fail 19 Mar 2016 73,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak, transmission

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,633 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,666 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Reverse light inop

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2012 51,671 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,284 miles

front brake discs corroded

light corrosion to front cross member

Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,284 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

light corrosion to front cross member

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,490 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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,825 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,152 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 LSD is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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