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LW53 AWC

2004 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,090 mi
Last recorded128,090 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AWC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 128,090 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 128,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,560 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,325 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,388 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,272 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,753 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 88,753 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 16 Jan 2019 81,719 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,478 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,013 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 39,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 17,457 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,274 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,625 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on very outer edge

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 AWC is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LW53 AWC, 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 AWC is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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