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LW04 XWU

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,802 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 58,372 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level below min

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,894 miles

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

Nearside front bumper corner insecure

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front bumper corner insecure

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 52,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking around base of tread blocks.

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

alternator belt cracked

bonnet catch very stiff

reverse light inop

wipers hitting sctuttle panel. alot of play in linkage.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 49,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking around base of tread blocks.

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

alternator belt cracked

bonnet catch very stiff

reverse light inop

wipers hitting sctuttle panel. alot of play in linkage.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,523 miles

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

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

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

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

osf and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2014 44,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,226 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn on ends but clearing screen.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,775 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 17,772 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 5,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 1,782 miles

Both front wipers split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XWU is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XWU, 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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What year was LW04 XWU registered?

LW04 XWU is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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