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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc

LS53 SZEMOT history

LS53 SZE is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LS53 SZE silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
50,008 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SZE was last recorded at 50,008 miles on 15 May 2025, 6,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2007: 158 miles, lower than 11,905 miles on 31 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,897 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,111 miles
Average per year
2,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,008 miles
  • 2024 – 43,897 miles
  • 2023 – 38,923 miles
  • 2022 – 33,494 miles
  • 2021 – 25,653 miles
  • 2019 – 25,258 miles
  • 2018 – 24,063 miles
  • 2017 – 22,560 miles
  • 2016 – 21,003 miles
  • 2015 – 19,318 miles
  • 2014 – 17,112 miles
  • 2013 – 14,984 miles
  • 2012 – 12,894 miles
  • 2011 – 10,014 miles
  • 2010 – 7,468 miles
  • 2009 – 5,139 miles
  • 2008 – 2,921 miles
  • 2007 – 158 miles
  • 2006 – 11,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Slight interaction rear lights.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,008 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,008 miles
    Test number
    144115374943
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,007 miles (+6,110)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    571064966738
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and outer edge. Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass43,897 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    790047054477
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight interaction rear lights.

  4. Fail43,897 miles (+4,974)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    280851742997
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight interaction rear lights.

  5. Pass38,923 miles (+5,429)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,923 miles
    Test number
    560669117948
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight interaction rear lights.

  6. Pass33,494 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    378085421972
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight interaction rear lights.

  7. Fail33,494 miles (+7,841)6 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    984016890447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight interaction rear lights.

  8. Pass25,653 miles (+395)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    982036744087
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass25,258 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    533792572942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,063 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    938997915552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,560 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    22,560 miles
    Test number
    111527155864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,003 miles (+1,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,003 miles
    Test number
    629342137986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracked on outer part of the tread.

  13. Pass19,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    478460813054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,318 miles (+2,206)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    781731578124
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass17,112 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,112 miles
    Test number
    358727384267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,984 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,984 miles
    Test number
    395433803390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,894 miles (+2,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,894 miles
    Test number
    407767002441
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass10,014 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,014 miles
    Test number
    526978591277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,468 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    7,468 miles
    Test number
    654636300326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,139 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    5,139 miles
    Test number
    621667409320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    2,921 miles
    Test number
    792489508390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail2,921 miles (+2,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,921 miles
    Test number
    972479908364
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass158 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    158 miles
    Test number
    603043907356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail158 miles (-11,747)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158 miles
    Test number
    762143107351
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass11,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,905 miles
    Test number
    980754706314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 SZE

Does LS53 SZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 SZE expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SZE?
The MOT on LS53 SZE expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 SZE done?
LS53 SZE was recorded at 50,008 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 2,055 miles a year.
Has LS53 SZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SZE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 SZE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 SZE find?
LS53 SZE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel filler neck corrosion.; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush., and 1 more.

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