
Nissan Micra
Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc
LS53 EFOMOT history
LS53 EFO is a gold petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 132,136 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 EFO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 EFO was last recorded at 132,136 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2007: 965 miles, lower than 19,122 miles on 11 Sept 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,465 miles · 15 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,671 miles
- Average per year
- 6,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,136 miles
- 2023 – 128,465 miles
- 2022 – 115,241 miles
- 2021 – 100,576 miles
- 2020 – 93,682 miles
- 2019 – 85,298 miles
- 2018 – 81,051 miles
- 2017 – 71,556 miles
- 2016 – 62,403 miles
- 2015 – 55,346 miles
- 2014 – 39,355 miles
- 2013 – 26,432 miles
- 2012 – 22,657 miles
- 2011 – 18,394 miles
- 2010 – 13,637 miles
- 2009 – 8,824 miles
- 2008 – 3,836 miles
- 2007 – 965 miles
- 2006 – 19,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Eml on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear quarter pannel damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,136 miles (+3,671)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,136 miles
- Test number
- 438035724594
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,465 miles (+13,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 128,465 miles
- Test number
- 793015203370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,241 miles (+14,665)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 115,241 miles
- Test number
- 627276802011
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,576 miles (+6,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,576 miles
- Test number
- 564269161244
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 93,682 miles
- Test number
- 723623758092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,682 miles (+8,384)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,682 miles
- Test number
- 619777799482
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass85,298 miles (+4,247)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 85,298 miles
- Test number
- 585460531834
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,051 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 81,051 miles
- Test number
- 857427961403
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail81,021 miles (+9,465)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,021 miles
- Test number
- 833768644115
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass71,556 miles (+9,153)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,556 miles
- Test number
- 169890747407
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter pannel damaged
Pass62,403 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 62,403 miles
- Test number
- 859623647051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter pannel damaged
- AdvisoryTailgate not opening
Fail62,403 miles (+7,057)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,403 miles
- Test number
- 904033586341
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter pannel damaged
- AdvisoryTailgate not opening
Pass55,346 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,346 miles
- Test number
- 416717995111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteN/s/f wheel damaged
Fail55,346 miles (+15,991)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,346 miles
- Test number
- 199397195175
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteN/s/f wheel damaged
Pass39,355 miles (+12,923)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 39,355 miles
- Test number
- 108593304241
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass26,432 miles (+3,775)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 26,432 miles
- Test number
- 809440703201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,657 miles (+4,263)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 22,657 miles
- Test number
- 118699552286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass18,394 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 18,394 miles
- Test number
- 175110761234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 13,637 miles
- Test number
- 690074160245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,637 miles (+4,813)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,637 miles
- Test number
- 503678150234
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass8,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 8,824 miles
- Test number
- 150669259287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,824 miles (+4,988)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,824 miles
- Test number
- 330989459286
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass3,836 miles (+2,871)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 3,836 miles
- Test number
- 740239948297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 965 miles
- Test number
- 201133457224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail965 miles (-18,157)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 965 miles
- Test number
- 764103357208
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass19,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,122 miles
- Test number
- 943794556240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 EFO
- Does LS53 EFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 EFO expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 EFO?
- The MOT on LS53 EFO expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 EFO done?
- LS53 EFO was recorded at 132,136 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 6,448 miles a year.
- Has LS53 EFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 EFO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS53 EFO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 EFO find?
- LS53 EFO passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both.; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension rod ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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