2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · ET53 DPO
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 68,830 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET53 DPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 68,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET53 DPO 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 (ET53 DPO) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ET53 DPO Mileage History
- 10/05/202260,018 mi
- 09/05/202361,988 mi+1,970 mi
- 02/05/202464,609 mi+2,621 mi
- 02/05/202464,610 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/202568,830 mi+4,220 mi
Average of roughly 2,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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