2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BG04 AFZ
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 22,519 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG04 AFZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 22,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG04 AFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (BG04 AFZ) between March 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BG04 AFZ Mileage History
- 29/03/20079,573 mi
- 29/03/20079,573 mi
- 26/03/200811,457 mi+1,884 mi
- 31/03/200913,401 mi+1,944 mi
- 01/04/201014,626 mi+1,225 mi
- 24/03/201115,865 mi+1,239 mi
- 30/03/201216,839 mi+974 mi
- 03/04/201317,547 mi+708 mi
- 13/05/201418,041 mi+494 mi
- 07/05/201518,499 mi+458 mi
- 11/05/201618,827 mi+328 mi
- 11/05/201719,226 mi+399 mi
- 14/05/201819,507 mi+281 mi
- 13/05/201919,672 mi+165 mi
- 05/11/202020,013 mi+341 mi
- 09/11/202120,173 mi+160 mi
- 07/11/202220,214 mi+41 mi
- 07/11/202220,214 mi
- 06/11/202320,420 mi+206 mi
- 15/11/202420,556 mi+136 mi
- 10/11/202522,519 mi+1,963 mi
- 10/11/202522,519 mi
Average of roughly 695 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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