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ExpiredMileage
106,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front suspension coil springs are corroded
Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded
The nearside and offside track rod end ball joints have slight play present
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear bulbs replaced (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished / deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp not working / connected
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Engine sump corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes perished / starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished / deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp not working / connected
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Engine sump corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes perished / starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front both tyres showing age cracks
Front both tyres slight wear on outer edges
Offside Rear tyre showing age cracks
temporary fuel cap fitted still provides a good enough seal
Front both tyres showing age cracks
Front both tyres slight wear on outer edges
Offside Rear tyre showing age cracks
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
temporary fuel cap fitted still provides a good enough seal
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BG56 ZTJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BG56 ZTJ, 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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BG56 ZTJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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