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AJ02 OUW

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,214 mi
Last recorded132,214 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,108 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 119,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 106,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 91,926 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box flange is broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced top mounting broken (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,230 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box flange is broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced top mounting broken (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,765 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,469 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,492 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 62,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2010 57,505 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN = DISC PINK/OVERHEATED

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S HEADLAMP INIATALLY CONDENSATED = POOR ORIGINAL IMAGE

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,505 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN = DISC PINK/OVERHEATED

N/S HEADLAMP INIATALLY CONDENSATED = POOR ORIGINAL IMAGE

Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

lower section of radiator weeping

Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower section of radiator weeping

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,865 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 34,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,276 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 OUW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ02 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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