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AJ02 JDF

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 JDF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,570 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,565 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 91,603 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 88,765 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,713 miles

Corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 76,698 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 34,391 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,936 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,827 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2007 14,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 11,916 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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AJ02 JDF is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ02 JDF, 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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AJ02 JDF is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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