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AG51 AZU

2002 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,622 mi
Last recorded69,622 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 AZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor coroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes at compensator and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stub axle fractured corroded (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,361 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

front tyres in very poor condition,tread perished and cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,885 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,222 miles

all brake flexible hoses,metal ferrules corroded

rear silencer corroded and starting to blow

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 46,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front calipers have a fluid/substance over piston seals

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,792 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 43,792 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,379 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,259 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,049 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,302 miles

wiper blades slightly split

offside door mirror glass cracked

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,829 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s hand brake cable bracket broken

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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AG51 AZU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG51 AZU, 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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AG51 AZU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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