MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pourous to the point of being a major oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight corrosion O/Side front floor.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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