2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · EX53 NXL
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 37,949 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 NXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 37,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 NXL 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 (EX53 NXL) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
EX53 NXL Mileage History
- 12/09/202335,759 mi
- 17/09/202436,524 mi+765 mi
- 17/09/202436,524 mi
- 16/09/202537,216 mi+692 mi
- 08/09/202637,949 mi+733 mi
Average of roughly 733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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