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AF52 FWS

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,359 mi
Last recorded55,359 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FWS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,378 miles

Front unable to fully inspect front brakes

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 53,376 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front unable to fully inspect front brakes

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above both springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 50,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above both springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at anti roll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear regulator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill all along (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,657 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,956 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 39,952 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,561 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 30,557 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 24,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and o.s rear tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,515 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 12,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 5,459 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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AF52 FWS is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 FWS, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF52 FWS is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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