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BN55 TFX

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,456 mi
Last recorded167,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 TFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 167,456 miles

Exhaust corroded , rear box mount corroded away but exhaust secure

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 167,160 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded , rear box mount corroded away but exhaust secure

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 158,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 146,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,494 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 134,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 110,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,010 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Fail 26 Feb 2013 100,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,881 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,820 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,034 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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BN55 TFX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN55 TFX, 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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BN55 TFX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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