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BF51 MDJ

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MDJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 47,046 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged/slight displaced. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rattling/baffle insecure.

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

Offside front CV gaiter cracking.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,786 miles

Front & rear bumpers damaged

Front offside & nearside tyres worn, wearing on edges of treads.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,716 miles

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

Front & rear bumpers damaged

Front offside & nearside tyres worn, wearing on edges of treads.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,173 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 32,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,562 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 17,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 10,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,509 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,260 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,036 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,470 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 MDJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF51 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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