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LW04 YEV

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,972 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 19 Oct 2020 115,177 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))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 115,177 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,891 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,891 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,573 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2013 51,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 44,951 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Pass 14 May 2012 44,951 miles

both front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Pass 9 May 2011 38,860 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 38,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 32,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 32,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,932 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 8,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,307 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 YEV is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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