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AO54 DFF

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,111 mi
Last recorded136,111 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DFF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,111 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

no reverse light

Fail 23 Mar 2019 135,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

no reverse light

Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,621 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 116,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,485 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replace with 175/65R15! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 92,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,686 miles

advise under car heat protector lose

Fail 5 Oct 2013 56,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise under car heat protector lose

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,965 miles

both rear indicators starting to become pale

Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,010 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 DFF is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFF, 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 DFF is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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