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LW04 HVY

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,904 mi
Last recorded76,904 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 HVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,904 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning Not working (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Near side rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,777 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,777 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable and offside tie rod inner ball joints have slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable and offside tie rod inner ball joints have slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,015 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,095 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,095 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,541 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,196 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 HVY is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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