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LC53 WRD

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,757 mi
Last recorded118,757 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WRD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,757 miles

Central Front rad; surrport/cross member holed and corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens have product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front back exhaust box rubber hanger split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inner surport panell holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front rad; surrport/cross member holed and corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens have product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front back exhaust box rubber hanger split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,502 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 116,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,425 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 108,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,839 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 103,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,312 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,296 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,734 miles

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

o/s/r wheel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,029 miles

Front cross member corrodding

Fuel filler flange corrodding

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,236 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,116 miles

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

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

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 WRD is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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