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BF51 MZJ

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,766 mi
Last recorded54,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,766 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 54,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,189 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,410 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 52,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,770 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 51,760 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,731 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,335 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 44,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,350 miles

surface corrosion on nearside front brake disc

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 30,190 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s hand brake cable clip brocken

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,190 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s hand brake cable clip brocken

Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,214 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MZJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

BF51 MZJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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