Official DVLA Record

2003 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · CX53 YLB

CX53 YLB

2003 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17/11/2003. Recorded mileage 123,387 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
NISSAN MICRA
Year / Origin
2003 · Bangor
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,387 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1386cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds no valid roadworthiness status. The sole available DVSA record is a failed MOT from 9 March 2022 at 123,387 miles, with no defects logged by the tester. This four-year-old failure, coupled with the absence of any subsequent pass, points to a worsening ownership trend where the car was taken off the road or left untested rather than repaired and presented again. The odometer read 123,387 miles at the 2022 failure, equating to an average of roughly 5,365 miles per year across the Micra's 23-year life. That figure is low for a 2003 supermini and suggests either gentle use or extended periods in storage. The record shows no earlier entries, so we cannot chart accumulation or spot gaps; the single snapshot gives no evidence of rapid mileage build-up before the test date. A buyer must treat this as a dormant, unroadworthy vehicle. The 2022 failure with no recorded defects is irregular and may indicate a documentation omission or a roadside-style refusal; either way, the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and structural underbody should be physically inspected for corrosion and fatigue after years of likely inactivity. Given the lapse since March 2022, expect perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres and possibly seized calipers. Confirm the true mileage against the V5C and service history, then commission a full mechanical and structural assessment before any road use.

CX53 YLB Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 09/03/2022
  • 123,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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CX53 YLB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (CX53 YLB) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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