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BF51 NGX

2001 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NGX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 102,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel footbrake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 86,123 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,009 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 67,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,010 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 65,008 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate lamp strip is slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rattle inside silencer.

tailgate handle loose.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both nearside tyres perished and cracked.

nearside front dip beam dim.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,075 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,075 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,903 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate lamps loose

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 25,378 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 NGX is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

BF51 NGX is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is BF51 NGX safe to buy?

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