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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.

LS53 EFO gold Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass132,136 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass93,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    723623758092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. Pass26,432 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    809440703201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass18,394 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,394 miles
    Test number
    175110761234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,637 miles
    Test number
    690074160245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass8,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,824 miles
    Test number
    150669259287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass3,836 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    3,836 miles
    Test number
    740239948297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    965 miles
    Test number
    201133457224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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