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BN56 ECF

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,509 mi
Last recorded146,509 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ECF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 146,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2024 134,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 125,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 113,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,660 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,346 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,292 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,504 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.OOMM AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear SIDE WALL TYRE DEEP CUT

Offside Front LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTED TO SPLIT

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTED TO SPLIT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.OOMM AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear SIDE WALL TYRE DEEP CUT

Offside Front LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTED TO SPLIT

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,529 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 60,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,044 miles

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

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

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

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

all wipers split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,236 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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BN56 ECF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN56 ECF, 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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BN56 ECF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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