2003 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · FH53 LXP

The 2003 Nissan Micra shows a passed roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 8 April 2022 at 67,501 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history is extremely sparse and offers little insight into ongoing condition. A prior failure on 1 April 2022 at 67,417 miles carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer reads 67,501 miles against 23 years of age, equating to roughly 2,935 miles per year. This is low for the model year and suggests either light use or extended periods off the road. Between the failed and passed tests just one week apart, the car covered only 84 miles, confirming minimal recent activity. The clean April 2022 pass gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglect through mileage, but the single annual entry leaves long gaps unexamined. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the vehicle's age and likely standing periods. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs may have degraded through inactivity rather than wear. The absence of advisories in the last test does not rule out latent issues now four years stale relative to today's date. Given the 2022 records are over four years old as of July 2026, a fresh MOT and workshop check are essential before purchase. Focus on binding calipers, exhaust emissions, and undertray rust that low mileage and storage often conceal.