2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · AK53 AFU

The 2003 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 68,867 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from August 2022 through August 2024 also passed cleanly. The single failure on 1 August 2023 at 66,453 miles is anomalous: the DVSA entry shows a fail logged on the same date and mileage as a pass, with no defects listed against either result, which points to an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern confirms very light use for a 23-year-old vehicle. From the 13 August 2022 test at 65,307 miles to the 23 July 2025 test at 68,867 miles, the car covered just 3,560 miles across nearly three years, averaging under 1,200 miles annually. Against a lifetime average of roughly 2,994 miles per year, the recent record shows no rapid accumulation and no suspicious gaps; the clean, low-mileage history suggests a cautious or infrequent keeper rather than a neglected high-use runner. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT ledger. Low annual mileage combined with a 2003 build date raises the risk of perished rubber components, degraded suspension bushes, and standing-water corrosion on sills or subframes that a no-defect test may not capture if within limits. The duplicated 1 August 2023 entry warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed failure data exists. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across the five entries, the mechanical outlook is favourable. Verify tyre sidewall condition, brake caliper freedom after prolonged idle, and underbody rust before purchase, as these are the typical failure points on a lightly used older Micra not surfaced by the MOT trail.