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BF16 TFX

2016 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 TFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 53,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 53,047 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 1260 kg (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,254 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded both sides have corrosion to the coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubbers are separating from their bonds (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracked between the treads near side has irregular wear on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded both sides have corrosion to the coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubbers are separating from their bonds (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracked between the treads near side has irregular wear on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,143 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 26,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 5,940 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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BF16 TFX is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,860 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 BF16 TFX, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 TFX registered?

BF16 TFX is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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