2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BJ53 CPV
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 44,429 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 CPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 44,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 CPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (BJ53 CPV) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (e))”.
BJ53 CPV Mileage History
- 03/10/202443,955 mi
- 17/10/202544,227 mi+272 mi
- 17/10/202544,227 mi
- 12/10/202644,429 mi+202 mi
- 14/10/202644,429 mi
Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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