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LW04 GYB

2004 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 GYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 158,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 158,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 145,288 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 145,288 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 135,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 125,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,433 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,388 miles

front lower Suspension arm(s) pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 8 Sep 2018 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

front lower Suspension arm(s) pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,245 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 17 Aug 2015 77,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,832 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,581 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,934 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 30,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,882 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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LW04 GYB is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW04 GYB registered?

LW04 GYB is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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