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BF51 LXY

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,781 mi
Last recorded47,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both bumpers damaged

tail gate damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2025 47,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both bumpers damaged

tail gate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,055 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Fail 3 Sep 2024 46,041 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))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,422 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

damage to rear bumper

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 44,388 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

damage to rear bumper

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,967 miles

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

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

damage to rear bumper

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2022 42,951 miles

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

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

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

damage to rear bumper

under vehicle corrosion and to brake and suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,583 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle corrosion and to suspension and brake components

Fail 6 Sep 2021 41,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under vehicle corrosion and to suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,298 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 38,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,666 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 20,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,158 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,710 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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BF51 LXY is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF51 LXY, 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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What year was BF51 LXY registered?

BF51 LXY is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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