2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · WJ53 RTZ
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 110,001 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ53 RTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/03/2025
- 110,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ53 RTZ 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 (WJ53 RTZ) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
WJ53 RTZ Mileage History
- 24/02/202294,136 mi
- 20/04/202399,090 mi+4,954 mi
- 28/04/202399,093 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/2024109,997 mi+10,904 mi
- 03/03/2025110,001 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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