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LC53 VVB

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,844 mi
Last recorded74,844 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 74,842 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside+nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 68,726 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2024 61,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2024 61,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 51,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 44,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 35,765 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 32,460 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,509 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 8,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 7,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 7,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,745 miles

front wiper blades smear very slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2008 4,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,013 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 VVB is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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