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BF51 MZN

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,273 mi
Last recorded81,273 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 MZN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipe on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,273 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipe on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,070 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 65,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,150 miles

o/s wing mirror broke but not insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,628 miles

rear tyres have slight splits to treads

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 26,098 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,102 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 20,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 MZN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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