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AO04 PJX

2004 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,283 mi
Last recorded161,283 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PJX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,455 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 150,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 141,288 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 141,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,298 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,283 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,267 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & large undertray giving restricted views

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,878 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 97,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,661 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,477 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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AO04 PJX is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO04 PJX, 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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AO04 PJX is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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