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LW53 FPY

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 108,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 103,291 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,547 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 95,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 89,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,481 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2021 80,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,178 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount noisy operation

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165-70-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165-70-14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,712 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,536 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,337 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,600 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,572 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 May 2012 26,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,953 miles

NOTE; surface corrosion to front,center exhaust.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 12,953 miles

NOTE; surface corrosion to front,center exhaust.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,868 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 FPY is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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