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LW04 BXY

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,227 mi
Last recorded134,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 BXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 134,227 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 125,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

inner rear view mirror missing

o/s/r tyre spliting inner side

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,832 miles

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

inner rear view mirror missing

o/s/r tyre spliting inner side

Fail 3 Jul 2015 125,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ABS on

EML on

inner rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 119,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 109,708 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 101,744 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing.

Offside front jet washer partly blocked.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Service reminder on.

Fail 1 May 2012 101,744 miles

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

Front wiper blades are smearing.

Offside front jet washer partly blocked.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Service reminder on.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 83,411 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 83,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 61,764 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 61,764 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 6 May 2009 45,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 45,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,663 miles

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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LW04 BXY is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LW04 BXY, 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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LW04 BXY is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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