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EF12 OXZ

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,987 mi
Last recorded209,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OXZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 209,987 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 192,119 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 183,333 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 183,333 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 166,087 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 157,837 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 157,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is corroded on its inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 133,768 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is corroded on its inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 116,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,693 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Fail 9 Jun 2018 108,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,119 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 90,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,085 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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EF12 OXZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 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 EF12 OXZ, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 OXZ registered?

EF12 OXZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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