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LC53 RBZ

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 RBZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,964 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lamp lens excessively deteriorated, no beam image achievable. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,851 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,184 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

number plate light dim

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,040 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 54,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,786 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,569 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 33,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 28,958 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE IS ON IT'S MARKER, O/S REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW & O/S & N/S REAR COILSPRING RUBBER SEATINGS ARE ADRIFT. Thanx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,958 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE IS ON IT'S MARKER, O/S REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW & O/S & N/S REAR COILSPRING RUBBER SEATINGS ARE ADRIFT. Thanx.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 17,818 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 RBZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

LC53 RBZ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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