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OY53 BCV

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 BCV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 110,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sill is slightly corroded

Offside Front Folding seat lever defective

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sill is slightly corroded

Offside Front Folding seat lever defective

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,363 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 70,357 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,823 miles

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

Front both headlight glasses deteriorated but not effecting light output

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,342 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

rear bumper slightly damaged.

slight body work damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,342 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

rear bumper slightly damaged.

slight body work damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

rear bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,535 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

rear bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s of rear bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,498 miles

n/s of rear bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,244 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,023 miles

front brake discs inner walls wearing and starting to lip

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,045 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,223 miles

air bag warning light on

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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OY53 BCV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OY53 BCV, 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 OY53 BCV registered?

OY53 BCV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is OY53 BCV safe to buy?

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