2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YT54 VTJ
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 75,843 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT54 VTJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 75,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT54 VTJ 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 (YT54 VTJ) between August 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YT54 VTJ Mileage History
- 24/08/20079,590 mi
- 26/08/200812,535 mi+2,945 mi
- 26/08/200914,978 mi+2,443 mi
- 24/08/201017,478 mi+2,500 mi
- 24/08/201119,919 mi+2,441 mi
- 08/08/201222,409 mi+2,490 mi
- 16/08/201324,571 mi+2,162 mi
- 19/08/201426,782 mi+2,211 mi
- 27/08/201529,038 mi+2,256 mi
- 25/08/201631,252 mi+2,214 mi
- 30/08/201733,530 mi+2,278 mi
- 29/08/201837,283 mi+3,753 mi
- 03/09/201942,375 mi+5,092 mi
- 03/09/202048,285 mi+5,910 mi
- 02/09/202154,134 mi+5,849 mi
- 03/09/202154,168 mi+34 mi
- 29/06/202258,896 mi+4,728 mi
- 29/06/202364,943 mi+6,047 mi
- 30/06/202364,969 mi+26 mi
- 12/06/202468,400 mi+3,431 mi
- 17/06/202468,400 mi
- 12/06/202572,032 mi+3,632 mi
- 12/06/202572,032 mi
- 25/06/202675,840 mi+3,808 mi
- 27/06/202675,843 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,516 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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