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LW53 AWM

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AWM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 103,930 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front body damaged

man light on

osf tyre worn on edge

slight blow exaust

Fail 16 May 2017 103,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front body damaged

man light on

osf tyre worn on edge

slight blow exaust

Pass 28 May 2016 98,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both headlamps poor images

management light on

Fail 24 May 2016 102,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and side wall heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

poor beam image on both head lamps

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,607 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 99,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres have adavnced wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear quarter has damage

Pass 24 May 2014 93,378 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,844 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,687 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 56,755 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 May 2009 56,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 8 May 2008 42,786 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 May 2008 42,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 38,512 miles

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

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

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 AWM is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AWM, 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 AWM is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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