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MJ55 YMW

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,264 mi
Last recorded96,264 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YMW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 94,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,452 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking Brake Excessive Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 93,452 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking Brake Excessive Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,399 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamps Aim Image Slightly Faded

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

High Level Stop Lamp Inoperative

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamps Aim Image Slightly Faded

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

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

High Level Stop Lamp Inoperative

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,566 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,707 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 89,707 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,851 miles

exhaust rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,381 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,722 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 22,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MJ55 YMW 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 69.6%.

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 MJ55 YMW, 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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MJ55 YMW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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