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BF51 MZE

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MZE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 80,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,903 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,397 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,191 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,997 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,898 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 73,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,794 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,794 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,684 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 45,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,657 miles

both rear outer tyre wall perished

n//s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,708 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 MZE is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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