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LW53 FOP

2004 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,627 mi
Last recorded49,627 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FOP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,627 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 49,617 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,942 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reverse light inop

Fail 15 Feb 2021 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 39,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,192 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 24,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,978 miles

Oil leak

cracks rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2013 22,978 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

cracks rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,204 miles

THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,172 miles

10MM BOLT IN THE NSF TYRE TREAD

AIR BAG TELL TALE LAMP IS FLASHING

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,926 miles

DAMAGE TO OSF OF CAR

LOOKS TO BE A SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,320 miles

DAMAGE TO THE OSF OF THE CAR

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE WHICH MAY BE THE OIL FILTER

Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,320 miles

DAMAGE TO THE OSF OF THE CAR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE WHICH MAY BE THE OIL FILTER

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 12,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,472 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 FOP is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FOP, 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 FOP is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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