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MD55 NXJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 NXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,595 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 78,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 75,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,368 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 69,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,837 miles

Nearside 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)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Nov 2017 61,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed in seat lock mechanism (5.2.5b)

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,730 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,047 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 49,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 46,157 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 40,715 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,115 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,871 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,749 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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MD55 NXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MD55 NXJ, 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 MD55 NXJ registered?

MD55 NXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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