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BF51 MXE

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 97,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,892 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake marginal efficiency

signs of minor corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,929 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,240 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,939 miles

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated (Badly perished)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,986 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 60,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,717 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,721 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 32,977 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,795 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 25,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,618 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 MXE is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

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

Is BF51 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 MXE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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