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AP04 DWX

2004 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 DWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,678 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 133,678 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,391 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 122,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 175/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,400 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,677 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 100,677 miles

Emissions not tested back box disconnected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe itself at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,155 miles

EML light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front light slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 92,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 86,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 81,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osr tyre sidewall perishing and cracking between tread

rear wiperblade split

Fail 29 May 2015 81,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osr tyre sidewall perishing and cracking between tread

rear wiperblade split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,614 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre pressure low, damage to sidewalls.

Pass 22 May 2013 65,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 49,671 miles

front brakes discs scored and lipped

Pass 27 May 2010 38,302 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,302 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,063 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,762 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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AP04 DWX is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP04 DWX, 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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AP04 DWX is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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