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AO54 UHJ

2004 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,257 mi
Last recorded110,257 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,257 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded, not structural

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective top of neck where cap fits corroded away (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded, not structural

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,924 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 103,992 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both outer lens faded cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,481 miles

Fuel tank filler neck and cap seal becoming corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 102,481 miles

Fuel tank filler neck and cap seal becoming corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,178 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,423 miles

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,064 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,600 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 18,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,206 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 UHJ is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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