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LC53 RCO

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,344 mi
Last recorded91,344 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 RCO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,338 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 May 2016 84,290 miles

Front Seats x2 tilting mechanism defective restricting access/exit from rear seats

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 May 2016 84,272 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Seats x2 tilting mechanism defective restricting access/exit from rear seats

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

nearside front seat fixed in upright position restricting exit/access for rear passangers

Pass 21 May 2014 66,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,776 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers on constantly

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,112 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,743 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 RCO is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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