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LC53 VUX

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,006 mi
Last recorded199,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VUX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 199,006 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 199,006 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 192,850 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 192,847 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 187,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 186,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 166,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

tested in wet conditions

Fail 28 Dec 2012 166,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Jan 2012 146,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

battery insecure

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 8 Jan 2011 123,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

corrosion on the offside outer sill

engine undertray fitted

nearside front door exterior handle partially insecure

nearside front wheel rim inner edge dented

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper split

slight exhaust blow from front joint

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,677 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 VUX is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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