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LW53 AXA

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

67,830 mi
Last recorded67,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,830 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 67,830 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 63,543 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 63,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,740 miles

All tyres deteriorated 175/70R14

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,425 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 57,416 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper and bonned damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 57,205 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Gear select lever stiff , needs attention

bonnet damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2021 57,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Gear select lever stiff , needs attention

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2020 56,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 55,493 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,850 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 53,850 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,333 miles

UNABLE TO SEE AND INSPECT BRAKE HUB COMPONENTS

Fail 20 Dec 2016 51,333 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO SEE AND INSPECT BRAKE HUB COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,229 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 48,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,560 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 45,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Wipers not tested due to lack of fluid

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,616 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 39,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,122 miles

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

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

slight damage o/s front bumper

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,143 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 12,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AXA is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AXA, 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 AXA is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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