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AK04 XWS

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,570 mi
Last recorded134,570 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XWS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 134,570 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 134,570 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 128,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 128,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,647 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 121,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2019 113,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level below minimum

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,738 miles

off side top suspension mount noisey

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

off side top suspension mount noisey

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,441 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 93,434 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 89,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,597 miles

signs of wear on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 75,475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,351 miles

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

Oil leak

wear in n/s track rod

wear on n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,749 miles

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush becomin debonded

o/s front tyre starting to crack in tread

o/s rear tyre perished and crackin

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush becomin debonded

o/s front tyre starting to crack in tread

o/s rear tyre perished and crackin

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,007 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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AK04 XWS is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK04 XWS, 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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AK04 XWS is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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