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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,240 cc

LS53 VLNMOT history

LS53 VLN is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 63,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LS53 VLN blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
63,579 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VLN was last recorded at 63,579 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 9,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,548 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,031 miles
Average per year
2,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,579 miles
  • 2024 – 54,548 miles
  • 2023 – 48,572 miles
  • 2022 – 45,166 miles
  • 2021 – 43,650 miles
  • 2020 – 42,869 miles
  • 2019 – 41,602 miles
  • 2018 – 40,890 miles
  • 2017 – 39,837 miles
  • 2016 – 38,852 miles
  • 2015 – 37,788 miles
  • 2014 – 36,693 miles
  • 2013 – 35,741 miles
  • 2012 – 33,823 miles
  • 2011 – 32,390 miles
  • 2010 – 30,555 miles
  • 2009 – 28,220 miles
  • 2008 – 24,550 miles
  • 2007 – 19,692 miles
  • 2006 – 14,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,579 miles (+9,031)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    842408953742
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass54,548 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    848284952730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    695937176933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,572 miles (+3,406)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    294032005005
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    910108589773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,162 miles (+1,512)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    118635292700
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass43,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    379528041955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail43,650 miles (+781)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    803232080714
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing low on the outer edge.165/70/tr14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass42,869 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    164400164330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    577534742095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,602 miles (+712)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    682717754355
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass40,890 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,890 miles
    Test number
    261107425437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,837 miles
    Test number
    671023246339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,837 miles (+985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,837 miles
    Test number
    517392665185
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass38,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    498279007325
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail38,852 miles (+1,064)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    593451704682
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass37,788 miles (+1,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,788 miles
    Test number
    917223009106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    456054004332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,693 miles (+952)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    566854104393
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass35,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    569995203305
    • 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)

  21. Fail35,741 miles (+1,918)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    136955903328
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass33,823 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,823 miles
    Test number
    918100502367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  23. Pass32,390 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    889011301306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,555 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,555 miles
    Test number
    360555590268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    741110809308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,220 miles (+3,670)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    453830809491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass24,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    552375108318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,550 miles (+4,858)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    132555808324
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass19,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,692 miles
    Test number
    674672297291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail19,692 miles (+5,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,692 miles
    Test number
    720252597267
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  31. Pass14,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,644 miles
    Test number
    703947106382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail14,644 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,644 miles
    Test number
    181297306395
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 VLN

Does LS53 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VLN expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VLN?
The MOT on LS53 VLN expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VLN done?
LS53 VLN was recorded at 63,579 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
Has LS53 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VLN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 VLN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VLN find?
LS53 VLN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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