
Nissan Micra
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,240 cc
LS53 VXGMOT history
LS53 VXG is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 May 2026
- Mileage
- 114,889 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,175 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 VXG
- 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 30 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS53 VXG was last recorded at 114,889 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,451 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,438 miles
- Average per year
- 5,175 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,889 miles
- 2025 – 106,451 miles
- 2024 – 103,081 miles
- 2023 – 99,440 miles
- 2022 – 96,316 miles
- 2021 – 94,388 miles
- 2020 – 92,880 miles
- 2018 – 90,799 miles
- 2017 – 86,457 miles
- 2016 – 78,235 miles
- 2015 – 69,066 miles
- 2014 – 63,581 miles
- 2013 – 55,151 miles
- 2012 – 46,824 miles
- 2011 – 40,264 miles
- 2010 – 33,597 miles
- 2009 – 27,703 miles
- 2008 – 22,209 miles
- 2007 – 17,765 miles
- 2006 – 13,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board Rear exhaust missing (6.2.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged exhaust rubbed against it on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Inner Sill rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail114,889 miles (+8,438)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,889 miles
- Test number
- 839083607208
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board Rear exhaust missing (6.2.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged exhaust rubbed against it on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass106,451 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 106,451 miles
- Test number
- 429454188867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,388 miles (+3,307)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 106,388 miles
- Test number
- 621211661743
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,081 miles (+3,641)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 103,081 miles
- Test number
- 130677585790
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,440 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 99,440 miles
- Test number
- 765148758238
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail99,440 miles (+3,124)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,440 miles
- Test number
- 566887100890
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,316 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,316 miles
- Test number
- 328833078103
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,388 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 94,388 miles
- Test number
- 261578452721
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill rusty
Fail94,386 miles (+1,506)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,386 miles
- Test number
- 775148878386
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light flashing when indicator on (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill rusty
Pass92,880 miles (+2,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 92,880 miles
- Test number
- 161716436920
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,799 miles (+4,342)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 90,799 miles
- Test number
- 330128715167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,457 miles (+8,222)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,457 miles
- Test number
- 191113813923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,235 miles (+9,169)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,235 miles
- Test number
- 929317200308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,066 miles (+5,485)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 69,066 miles
- Test number
- 617935442704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,581 miles (+8,430)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 63,581 miles
- Test number
- 117293794205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass55,151 miles (+8,327)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,151 miles
- Test number
- 517711893295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,824 miles (+6,560)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,824 miles
- Test number
- 328013392218
- 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass40,264 miles (+6,667)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 40,264 miles
- Test number
- 639073681205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front brake discs becoming worn
Pass33,597 miles (+5,894)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 33,597 miles
- Test number
- 672741990201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,703 miles (+5,494)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 27,703 miles
- Test number
- 540935079295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,209 miles (+4,444)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 22,209 miles
- Test number
- 220560188293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 17,765 miles
- Test number
- 580088687279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,764 miles (+4,315)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,764 miles
- Test number
- 731418187297
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 13,449 miles
- Test number
- 974162696275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 VXG
- Does LS53 VXG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 VXG expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 VXG?
- The MOT on LS53 VXG expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 VXG done?
- LS53 VXG was recorded at 114,889 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
- Has LS53 VXG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 VXG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 VXG 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 VXG find?
- LS53 VXG failed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board rear exhaust missing, and 10 more.
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