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BC51 ONZ

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,938 mi
Last recorded89,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 ONZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 89,938 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer lower sill (front to rear ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partly corrode and over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill .repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 88,507 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill .repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,721 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has kerb damage on outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,693 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,627 miles

both front anti roll bar link assembly bushes perished and splitting

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine warning light on

front wipers smearing

oil residue on the engine

Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

both front anti roll bar link assembly bushes perished and splitting

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine warning light on

front wipers smearing

oil residue on the engine

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front anti roll bar link assmebly bushes perished and splitting

engine warning light on

front wipers smearing

n/s/f cv boot perished

oil residue on the engine

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,095 miles

both front anti roll bar link assmebly bushes perished and splitting

engine warning light on

front wipers smearing

n/s/f cv boot perished

oil residue on the engine

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,187 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,237 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2007 45,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,460 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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BC51 ONZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BC51 ONZ, 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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BC51 ONZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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