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AJ53 HZA

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HZA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,936 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,156 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 78,499 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 76,028 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 21 Dec 2021 71,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,115 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air bag lamp some time flashing

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,234 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces scored / worn slightly (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 57,029 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust underside protective shield adrift / insecure (7.1.1)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces scored / worn slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,665 miles

Oil leak engine oil leaking via oil filter / oil level low ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper rubber split / worn

Rear wiper rubber split / worn

Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine oil leaking via oil filter / oil level low ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper rubber split / worn

Rear wiper rubber split / worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,633 miles

air bag light flashing

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,633 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light flashing

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,083 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front door lever damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 42,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front door lever damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,513 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,571 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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AJ53 HZA is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ53 HZA, 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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AJ53 HZA is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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