2004 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · LV54 DFP
2004 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 54,605 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV54 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 54,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LV54 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (LV54 DFP) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LV54 DFP Mileage History
- 26/09/202254,308 mi
- 20/07/202354,443 mi+135 mi
- 30/07/202454,577 mi+134 mi
- 30/07/202454,577 mi
- 15/07/202554,605 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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