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LC53 WPN

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,042 mi
Last recorded100,042 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WPN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,042 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of the lens deteriorated

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,076 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of the lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated it has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 91,961 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of the lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated it has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,621 miles

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Offside Front headlamp faded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Offside Front headlamp faded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,535 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front end has impact damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front end has impact damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 57,866 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 May 2014 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,986 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,986 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,736 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 30,654 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,355 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 WPN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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