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LC53 NLM

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,484 mi
Last recorded80,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NLM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 80,484 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,245 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,858 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,714 miles

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper not clearing effectively

Fail 25 Jan 2023 72,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper not clearing effectively

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,496 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,035 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 61,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,297 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 52,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,992 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,751 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 22,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,601 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 11,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,619 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 NLM is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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