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BF51 MBV

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,746 mi
Last recorded83,746 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,746 miles

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,342 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear to mid inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper on N/S (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs corroded on inner face

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bumper slighly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,895 miles

rear bumper slighly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,978 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 62,912 miles

slight noise from n/s/front wheelbearing

Pass 18 May 2012
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,435 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 53,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,102 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 42,962 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f headlamp terminal plug connector burnt

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,816 miles

n/s/f headlamp terminal plug connector burnt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracks on o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres

front disc's pitted and corroded †

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but no internal structure is showing

Fail 6 Sep 2006 25,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks on o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres

front disc's pitted and corroded †

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but no internal structure is showing

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 MBV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF51 MBV, 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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BF51 MBV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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