2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YR53 SZP
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 66,106 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR53 SZP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 66,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR53 SZP 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 (YR53 SZP) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 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 (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YR53 SZP Mileage History
- 22/09/200628,830 mi
- 23/08/200734,094 mi+5,264 mi
- 11/09/200837,399 mi+3,305 mi
- 15/09/200940,487 mi+3,088 mi
- 01/09/201043,370 mi+2,883 mi
- 30/08/2011136,359 mi+92,989 mi
- 30/08/201146,252 mi-90,107 mi
- 12/09/201249,462 mi+3,210 mi
- 16/09/201353,270 mi+3,808 mi
- 09/09/201455,004 mi+1,734 mi
- 14/09/201557,803 mi+2,799 mi
- 14/09/201557,803 mi
- 14/09/201660,311 mi+2,508 mi
- 14/09/201660,311 mi
- 14/09/201762,031 mi+1,720 mi
- 14/09/201863,001 mi+970 mi
- 06/09/201963,673 mi+672 mi
- 06/09/201963,673 mi
- 14/09/202064,273 mi+600 mi
- 21/09/202164,718 mi+445 mi
- 15/09/202265,103 mi+385 mi
- 15/09/202365,453 mi+350 mi
- 13/09/202465,719 mi+266 mi
- 20/09/202465,726 mi+7 mi
- 18/09/202565,932 mi+206 mi
- 14/09/202666,099 mi+167 mi
- 21/09/202666,106 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,864 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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