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BJ56 RCX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 114,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,814 miles

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

Slight windscreen damage

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 106,814 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Done (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery terminal. Done (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Done (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Done (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight windscreen damage

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 95,821 miles

all tyres perished and splitting ,

Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,574 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perished and splitting ,

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to inner edge ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,321 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2019 81,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60 R15 81H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Dampness around steering rack

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,515 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a broken bracket but is still secure

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,511 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a broken bracket but is still secure

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,940 miles

Front both front bottom arm rear bushes weak

Front front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,907 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 50,896 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,650 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,650 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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BJ56 RCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ56 RCX, 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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BJ56 RCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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