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LC53 WRE

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,479 mi
Last recorded102,479 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WRE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 98,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,615 miles

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 25 Oct 2013 75,900 miles

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

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,224 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,821 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,113 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on the on the tread shoulders

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,392 miles

N/S/F tyre outer wall has light damage

O/S/R tyre is wearing low on outer edge of tread

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 WRE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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