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LW04 EBZ

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 EBZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 100,484 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 100,484 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 91,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 89,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,869 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 80,859 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Center brake light not working

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 77,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,828 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front headlamp image poor due to deteration

Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,823 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,489 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on 4mm with outer wall splits & cuts alround.

Offside rear tyre 3/4mm with outer tread wearing.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,412 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 EBZ is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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