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LW04 ECT

2004 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 ECT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,091 miles

EML LIGHT ON.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leaking.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,091 miles

EML LIGHT ON.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaking.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slightly perrished

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,094 miles

sills plastic covered

Fail 21 Feb 2014 65,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills plastic covered

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,975 miles

accident damage to n/s/f bumper/wheel arch trim

battery insecure

front brake pads low

n/s/f indicator slightly loose

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

rear wiper worn

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,957 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

accident damage to n/s/f bumper/wheel arch trim

battery insecure

front brake pads low

n/s/f indicator slightly loose

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

rear wiper worn

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,742 miles

battery insecure.

oil leak on engine.

slight condensation in off side front head lamp glass.

slight discolouration in both front indicators.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure.

oil leak on engine.

slight condensation in off side front head lamp glass.

slight discolouration in both front indicators.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,132 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,685 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 31,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,677 miles

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

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 ECT is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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