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BF51 NHO

2001 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

60,172 mi
Last recorded60,172 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,172 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2025 56,534 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 54,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,345 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. N/S +O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 52,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 52,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,079 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 49,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,924 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 45,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,420 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 42,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer 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 11 Jan 2014 42,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 35,979 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 35,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,920 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 21,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 19,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,518 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 16,518 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 13,126 miles

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

coolant leaking

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 NHO is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

BF51 NHO is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BF51 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 NHO shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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