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AF52 FXC

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FXC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,102 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,166 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing on walls

corrosion around rear axle and assemblies

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,152 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front crossmember corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear bumper mounting corroded through n/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember above rear axle corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding also pads getting low on linings (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing on walls

corrosion around rear axle and assemblies

corrosion on various parts of underbody

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,000 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,270 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,931 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,212 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,102 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,044 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 18,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 FXC is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AF52 FXC, 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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What year was AF52 FXC registered?

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

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