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AV51 ZHJ

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,001 miles

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 73,001 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,917 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak engine area

Pass 1 Mar 2024

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel filler neck surround corroded

general chassis corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,770 miles

Fuel filer neck surround corroded away

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 56,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filer neck surround corroded away

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filler surround corroded away

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel filler surround corroded through

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2022

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (165 60 14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel filler surround corroded through

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,330 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Floor to sill corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 32,358 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 32,358 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,481 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 35,480 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 29,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component p.a.s reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension legs rusty

radiator damaged

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2017 29,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component p.a.s reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension legs rusty

radiator damaged

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,635 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 26,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,320 miles

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,414 miles

all four tyre walls perished

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2013 18,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,910 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,693 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering reservoir overfull

Fail 15 Nov 2011 13,679 miles

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

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

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

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering reservoir overfull

Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,136 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 12,124 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 8,220 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter damp.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,637 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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AV51 ZHJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AV51 ZHJ, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV51 ZHJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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