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AP02 EFR

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 88,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 88,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 75,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 75,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 72,613 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots of corrosion on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2020 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,784 miles

nearside and offside outer sills becoming weak at rear

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,070 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight grease seepage from nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,774 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,962 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,946 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,150 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,241 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,466 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,455 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,142 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,142 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,488 miles

front brake pads look just over half worn

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,172 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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AP02 EFR is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP02 EFR, 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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AP02 EFR is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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