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AD05 HXO

2005 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,674 mi
Last recorded124,674 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HXO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 124,674 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 124,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 111,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,731 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,249 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 105,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 105,247 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,981 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,949 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,930 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,930 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,805 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from sump

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from sump

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,443 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Whole Exhaust System corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 70,036 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,933 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AD05 HXO is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 HXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD05 HXO is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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