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BF56 LXR

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LXR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,668 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,668 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust front down pipe section heat shild slight loose.

front brake disc's lipped & corroded inner side.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside & offside rear indicator light faded up.

offside front indicator light faded up.

Pass 17 May 2014 56,835 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 56,835 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 46,167 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 46,167 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s fron brake discs pitted

n/s rear 1/4 panel badly repaired

vehicle badly repaired after accedent to n/s front and rear

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,009 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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BF56 LXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 BF56 LXR, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF56 LXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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