free car check
2003 NISSAN MICRA
General Information
- Registration SW53BRV
- Manufacturer NISSAN
- Model MICRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1240cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Missing at fuel tank area (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fuel tank mounting straps corroded
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust very corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,995 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 57,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water coming to screen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,679 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 48,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,971 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- General corrosion - Rear axle/Rear inner sills
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front + Rear (Rear *ADVISE FIX*) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,703 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust heat shield round front pipe loose
- General underside corrosion
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy *ADVISE FIX* (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 38,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- General underside corrosion
- Exhaust heat shield round front pipe loose
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy *ADVISE FIX* (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,634 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,307 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,139 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,661 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,637 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,880 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,629 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,200 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,663 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,559 MI
11 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,559 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,954 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW53BRV was registered on 2003-11-26
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.