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W173 MCD

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 84,919 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

areas to under side corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 69,006 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 69,004 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 57,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

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

high line brake light not working

waxoyl required soon

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member, floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member, floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,875 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,002 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,025 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,349 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 165/60R14H

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,708 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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W173 MCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W173 MCD, 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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W173 MCD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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