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AD53 TKJ

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,190 mi
Last recorded124,190 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,218 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2025 121,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,911 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 114,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Both headlamps faded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,734 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 105,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished and worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cracked/perished and worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and cracked and perished

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracked/perished

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and cracked and perished

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracked/perished

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,884 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,697 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AD53 TKJ is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 TKJ is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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