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NC53 BUW

2004 Nissan Micra · Diesel · 1461cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1461cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Nissan Micra Diesel 1461cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 121,678 miles on the clock, averaging 9,172 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NC53 BUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,172

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,023
Average per year9,172
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NC53 BUW 46k65k84k103k122k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,678 miles
Since last MOT+11,023 miles
PASS
Mileage110,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,502 miles
PASS
Mileage89,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,110 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
PASS
Mileage76,839 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage63,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage57,109 miles
Since last MOT+11,492 miles
PASS
Mileage45,617 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1461cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NC53 BUW

What car is NC53 BUW?

NC53 BUW is an blue Nissan Micra, diesel (1461cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NC53 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for NC53 BUW was 121,678 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC53 BUW passed its MOT?

NC53 BUW has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2015.

Is NC53 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC53 BUW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NC53 BUW?

NC53 BUW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.