2003 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · WJ53 FCO
2003 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 57,520 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ53 FCO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 57,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ53 FCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (WJ53 FCO) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”.
WJ53 FCO Mileage History
- 30/09/200614,647 mi
- 19/12/200614,731 mi+84 mi
- 18/12/200715,760 mi+1,029 mi
- 19/12/200818,562 mi+2,802 mi
- 19/12/200920,951 mi+2,389 mi
- 22/12/201023,021 mi+2,070 mi
- 19/12/201127,301 mi+4,280 mi
- 17/12/201230,960 mi+3,659 mi
- 17/12/201230,960 mi
- 23/12/201334,054 mi+3,094 mi
- 22/12/201438,454 mi+4,400 mi
- 22/12/201438,454 mi
- 22/12/201540,836 mi+2,382 mi
- 22/12/201540,836 mi
- 16/12/201643,612 mi+2,776 mi
- 16/12/201643,612 mi
- 15/12/201744,808 mi+1,196 mi
- 21/12/201845,934 mi+1,126 mi
- 07/01/202046,010 mi+76 mi
- 09/01/202146,484 mi+474 mi
- 04/01/202247,219 mi+735 mi
- 03/01/202347,925 mi+706 mi
- 23/01/202448,429 mi+504 mi
- 24/01/202448,435 mi+6 mi
- 10/01/202553,424 mi+4,989 mi
- 13/01/202553,432 mi+8 mi
- 13/01/202657,520 mi+4,088 mi
Average of roughly 2,223 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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