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AO02 FRX

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FRX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 82,706 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding possible caliper fault (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Relocated to outside of swept area ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 58,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R TYRE WALL DEGRADED

Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,814 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades need attension.

nearside rear outter tyre wall has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,619 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,601 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fog light lense missing

front wipers slighty not cleaning the screen

Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fog light lense missing

front wipers slighty not cleaning the screen

Fail 30 Jun 2007 27,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,347 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 22,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 22,178 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2005 16,495 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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AO02 FRX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO02 FRX, 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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AO02 FRX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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