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LV54 XMA

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

84,670 mi
Last recorded84,670 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 XMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 84,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 84,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate has been covered by tape, likely illuminated behind tape indicating fault, but unable to confirm (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,316 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator [ both side ] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [ both side ] (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate has been covered by tape, likely illuminated behind tape indicating fault, but unable to confirm (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate has been covered by tape, likely illuminated behind tape indicating fault, but unable to confirm (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 68,108 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,999 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 61,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,634 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 51,634 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,185 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,030 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 41,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,148 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,621 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 28,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,024 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 20,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,016 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,015 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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LV54 XMA is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LV54 XMA, 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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LV54 XMA is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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