2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YN53 NHF
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,978 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN53 NHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 117,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN53 NHF 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 (YN53 NHF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.4.3 (b))”.
YN53 NHF Mileage History
- 29/08/2024114,354 mi
- 04/08/2025116,097 mi+1,743 mi
- 04/08/2025116,097 mi
- 03/08/2026117,978 mi+1,881 mi
- 14/08/2026117,978 mi
Average of roughly 1,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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