2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FN53 JPO

The Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 19 February 2026 at 124,156 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior attempt on 17 February 2026 failed with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated when the car failed on 27 February 2024 before passing the next day at 112,452 miles. Such back-to-back fail-and-pass entries with no listed faults suggest administrative or presentational issues at the testing station rather than mechanical defects. Annual mileage sits low for a 2003 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,398 miles per year against the 124,156 miles recorded. The odometer moved 5,525 miles between the February 2024 pass and the February 2025 pass at 118,631 miles, then 5,525 miles again to the February 2026 pass. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the supplied data. The history is sparse on advisories, with every recorded test either passing clean or failing without noted defects. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion and suspension bushes in person, as a 23-year-old hatchback of this age commonly develops unseen rust at sills and subframes not captured by a defect-free certificate. The repeated no-defect failures mean the DVSA record offers no warning on brake disc wear, coil spring condition, or exhaust emissions deterioration. Verify the February 2026 failure cause with the testing garage, since the blank defect field gives no technical basis for the rejected certificate. Given the clean recent pass and low annual use, the Micra likely received basic but consistent upkeep rather than deferred consumable replacement. Confirm tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and binding calipers during a physical viewing, as these items fall outside the sparse MOT advisories yet dictate real-world reliability on a vehicle of this mileage and age.