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EJ55 XUM

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XUM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,777 miles

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

Slight oil leak.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 96,777 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,601 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Feb 2023 94,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 88,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,793 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,527 miles

front brake pads becoming low

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

red air bag warning light stays on

Fail 15 Jan 2009 18,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

front brake pads becoming low

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

red air bag warning light stays on

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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EJ55 XUM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ55 XUM, 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 EJ55 XUM registered?

EJ55 XUM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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