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LW53 GFE

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,141 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 90,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 87,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,735 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,480 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and leaking air

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,699 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 GFE is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW53 GFE registered?

LW53 GFE is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is LW53 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 GFE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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