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AP04 VSE

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,206 mi
Last recorded100,206 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VSE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 100,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 100,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 96,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 92,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,625 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 83,625 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,705 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 64,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,836 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 49,244 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 49,244 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 46,392 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 43,272 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble

Pass 20 May 2010 39,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,902 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,844 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 VSE is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSE, 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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What year was AP04 VSE registered?

AP04 VSE is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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