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LW53 FNZ

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FNZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,361 miles

bad engine oil leak

beam patterns poor

both headlights detoriated

brake fluid level low

scratch to windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bad engine oil leak

beam patterns poor

both headlights detoriated

brake fluid level low

scratch to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside front tyre edges worn

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 19 Jan 2015 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside front tyre edges worn

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,810 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 66,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disks rusty(standing)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,178 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Wet Test

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,809 miles

all tyres wearing low on outer edges but step down type treads

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,745 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

strong advise front brake pads worn near limit front discs show deterioration on inner surfaces

Fail 15 Jan 2008 22,591 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

strong advise front brake pads worn near limit front discs show deterioration on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,071 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 10,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FNZ is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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