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AR51 BCY

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,271 mi
Last recorded51,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 51,271 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,981 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 50,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 50,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 50,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,854 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 49,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,238 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 47,238 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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,178 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 45,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,643 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,475 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,334 miles

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

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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AR51 BCY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AR51 BCY, 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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What year was AR51 BCY registered?

AR51 BCY is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is AR51 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BCY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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