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LW53 AVU

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 98,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,384 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,601 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 62,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,405 miles

light cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,405 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking to nearside rear tyre wall

front brake squeek

reverse light inoperative

Fail 25 Jan 2013 56,846 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking to nearside rear tyre wall

front brake squeek

reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,968 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,773 miles

advise front tyres worn low on outer edges.

advise nearside rear service brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 45,773 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

advise front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,594 miles

advise front pads worn low and discs lipped.

advise some brake imbalance to offside.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front pads worn low and discs lipped.

advise some brake imbalance to offside.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,067 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,179 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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LW53 AVU is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LW53 AVU, 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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LW53 AVU is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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