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BF51 MZL

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,972 mi
Last recorded139,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MZL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 139,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust has a slight leak on a fitting clamp

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

both in-sill corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 128,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pourous to the point of being a major oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2022 120,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jun 2022 120,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2021 117,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,175 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion O/Side front floor.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield rattling

Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,144 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both handbrake cable brackets broken

Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both handbrake cable brackets broken

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,013 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,013 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,075 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,333 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front floor corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,935 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2010 31,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,027 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 18,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,788 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 MZL is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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