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SL53 DFJ

2003 Nissan Micra · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Nissan Micra Petrol 998cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 98,714 miles on the clock, averaging 3,975 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 DFJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,975

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,714 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,245
Average per year3,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 DFJ 21k40k60k79k99k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage96,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage91,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage88,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage84,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,576 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage84,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,129 miles
Since last MOT+13,433 miles
PASS
Mileage70,696 miles
Since last MOT+19,220 miles
PASS
Mileage51,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage45,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage39,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage32,167 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
PASS
Mileage31,789 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
PASS
Mileage31,664 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
PASS
Mileage31,508 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage30,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,918 miles
Since last MOT+671 miles
PASS
Mileage30,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage28,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage24,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage20,601 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 DFJ

What car is SL53 DFJ?

SL53 DFJ is an black Nissan Micra, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 DFJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 DFJ was 98,714 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 DFJ passed its MOT?

SL53 DFJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is SL53 DFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 DFJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL53 DFJ?

SL53 DFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.