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AO54 DCE

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,311 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills/rear floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,159 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 95,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / back of sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,345 miles

Handbrake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment requiring adjustment.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and under sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and under sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,258 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower undersill area has corrosion.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 91,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower undersill area has corrosion.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both. (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,711 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 89,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,782 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,706 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,706 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,649 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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,649 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,906 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,946 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,584 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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AO54 DCE is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO54 DCE, 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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AO54 DCE is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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