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BJ56 ZGW

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,637 mi
Last recorded57,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,981 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,848 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 52,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,090 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 49,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,694 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 45,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 36,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 32,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,986 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,612 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,587 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 ZGW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGW, 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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What year was BJ56 ZGW registered?

BJ56 ZGW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BJ56 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 ZGW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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