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W503 NLF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,269 miles

All chassis, body and suspension heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 57,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,572 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 56,569 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,865 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,591 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

general corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 6 Jul 2020 54,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroding

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,556 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,548 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,570 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,588 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 50,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,128 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,443 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,456 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 35,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,321 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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W503 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 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 W503 NLF, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W503 NLF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W503 NLF shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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