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LC53 TMO

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TMO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,804 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,804 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 98,260 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2022 86,839 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 86,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,088 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track arm rear bushes worn just passable recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,073 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track arm rear bushes worn just passable recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 80,333 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,409 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,409 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,263 miles

front bumper damaged

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper damaged

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,716 miles

front brake pads low

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge just passable recommend replacement

offside front tyre just passable recommend replacement

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,716 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads low

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge just passable recommend replacement

offside front tyre just passable recommend replacement

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,277 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre on 3/4 mm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,768 miles

Front wipers split at ends

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

slight noise from n/s/r hub bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,294 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,956 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 TMO is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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