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LM02 OEJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 OEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 93,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 93,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,002 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 76,939 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, exposing excessively corroded inner body structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, exposing excessively corroded inner body structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear axle mount (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole on inner sill, surrounding metal solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear axle mount (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn heavily inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn heavily inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn heavily inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn heavily inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre aged & cracking

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 59,212 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre aged & cracking

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,711 miles

Rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 35,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,595 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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LM02 OEJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 LM02 OEJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM02 OEJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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