2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · RA04 XTZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in the March 2026 test at 120,424 miles. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement after a period of neglect in late 2024. While the car struggled with multiple electrical and mechanical defects previously, the lack of any advisories or defects in the two most recent tests indicates that the previous owner addressed the outstanding failures and brought the vehicle back to a passing standard. At 22 years old, the recorded 120,424 miles represent a low annual average of approximately 5,474 miles. This low usage pattern often suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain but can mask the degradation of rubber components through age. The data shows a one-year gap between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, during which the car covered 4,947 miles. This consistent interval suggests the vehicle may sit stationary for extended periods, which frequently leads to the types ofrelated-related issues seen in the history. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension, as the offside front lower suspension arm bush was flagged for excessive wear in both 2023 and 2024. Although this was seemingly repaired, the recurring nature of the fault indicates a potential vulnerability or component fatigue in that specific assembly. The 2024 failure also highlighted an inoperative engine management indicator light and defective headlamp lenses. The buyer should verify that the engine management system functions correctly and that the lighting assemblies are genuine replacements rather than fixes for hidden electrical faults. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans, which MOT tests do not always catch until they become significant. The history of flickering lamps and blown bulbs in 2023 suggests possible wiring issues or corrosion in the connectors. Testing all exterior lighting and interior bulbs is essential to ensure no further electrical failures remain unaddressed.