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AO02 ZGJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,866 mi
Last recorded68,866 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front floors chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,748 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,293 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,130 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,529 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 ZGJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO02 ZGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 ZGJ registered?

AO02 ZGJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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