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AJ53 WFU

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,940 miles

Front Panel corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 122,598 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator support crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator support crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,357 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODING / FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING

Fail 4 Jan 2014 110,357 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS CORRODING / CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,790 miles

Battery weak

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

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake disc deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2012 97,789 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery weak

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,714 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 83,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,311 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,341 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

Fail 4 Jul 2008 50,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 36,778 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,778 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 WFU is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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