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AD53 ZVG

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,700 mi
Last recorded100,700 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZVG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 98,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 95,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,064 miles

Aux drive belt fraying

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,064 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Aux drive belt fraying

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 83,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,705 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2013 59,887 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded at cap seal

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 59,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel filler pipe corroded at cap seal

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,374 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 32,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZVG is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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