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LC53 WRJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WRJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,893 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 65,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,016 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 62,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,100 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 57,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,006 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 57,006 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides advise repacments with new pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belts noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,295 miles

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxillary belt and tensioer

Fail 28 Nov 2018 50,295 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxillary belt and tensioer

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,948 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,386 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 41,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,645 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,799 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,643 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 13,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,082 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 6,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,584 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 WRJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRJ, 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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What year was LC53 WRJ registered?

LC53 WRJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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