2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GL53 DBY
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 107,322 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 DBY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 107,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (GL53 DBY) between January 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GL53 DBY Mileage History
- 05/01/200722,493 mi
- 04/01/200826,996 mi+4,503 mi
- 06/01/200931,485 mi+4,489 mi
- 15/12/200934,078 mi+2,593 mi
- 31/12/201036,656 mi+2,578 mi
- 29/12/201140,197 mi+3,541 mi
- 03/01/201343,345 mi+3,148 mi
- 09/12/201345,839 mi+2,494 mi
- 02/01/201548,388 mi+2,549 mi
- 16/12/201550,840 mi+2,452 mi
- 17/12/201550,841 mi+1 mi
- 05/01/201753,559 mi+2,718 mi
- 14/12/201755,434 mi+1,875 mi
- 28/12/201857,942 mi+2,508 mi
- 11/12/201959,416 mi+1,474 mi
- 29/12/202061,411 mi+1,995 mi
- 29/12/202061,411 mi
- 29/01/202262,765 mi+1,354 mi
- 16/01/202370,668 mi+7,903 mi
- 23/01/202370,797 mi+129 mi
- 24/01/202370,797 mi
- 27/01/202483,115 mi+12,318 mi
- 27/01/202483,115 mi
- 28/01/202596,630 mi+13,515 mi
- 21/01/2026107,322 mi+10,692 mi
Average of roughly 4,454 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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