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BG61 TFN

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 TFN
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 103,767 miles

Front EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HEAT SHEILD INSICURE AND RATTLING BUT SERVICIBLE

Front Exhaust mounting defective WELD ONLY HOLDING ON ONE SIDE OF MOUNT BUT SECURE AND SERVICIBLE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 103,095 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 89,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 89,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 80,452 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one at each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,457 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,436 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 46,299 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 19,535 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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BG61 TFN is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 TFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG61 TFN is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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