2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · OY53 AZO
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 96,549 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY53 AZO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 96,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY53 AZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (OY53 AZO) between September 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
OY53 AZO Mileage History
- 12/09/200619,123 mi
- 10/08/200726,308 mi+7,185 mi
- 05/08/200828,445 mi+2,137 mi
- 10/09/200930,989 mi+2,544 mi
- 06/09/201033,894 mi+2,905 mi
- 06/09/201136,502 mi+2,608 mi
- 21/08/201239,013 mi+2,511 mi
- 28/08/201341,515 mi+2,502 mi
- 29/08/201443,570 mi+2,055 mi
- 10/09/201545,979 mi+2,409 mi
- 10/09/201546,015 mi+36 mi
- 30/08/201648,202 mi+2,187 mi
- 22/08/201750,657 mi+2,455 mi
- 10/08/201851,778 mi+1,121 mi
- 16/08/201952,995 mi+1,217 mi
- 10/08/202054,050 mi+1,055 mi
- 12/08/202155,252 mi+1,202 mi
- 31/08/202255,776 mi+524 mi
- 01/09/202255,783 mi+7 mi
- 06/09/202364,611 mi+8,828 mi
- 05/09/202476,127 mi+11,516 mi
- 15/10/202589,704 mi+13,577 mi
- 21/10/202696,532 mi+6,828 mi
- 23/10/202696,549 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3,850 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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