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V42 BFC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,994 mi
Last recorded73,994 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,994 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,992 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,147 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 70,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,373 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Dec 2011 66,197 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 61,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,207 miles

number plate just starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,995 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 45,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,447 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 41,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V42 BFC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 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 V42 BFC, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V42 BFC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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