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W217 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,124 mi
Last recorded22,124 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 22,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 18,570 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under Side Corroded In Places

Fail 20 Jan 2025 18,570 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under Side Corroded In Places

Pass 3 Feb 2024 15,739 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

underside corroded in places

Pass 16 Feb 2023 13,906 miles

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

underside corroded in places

Fail 16 Feb 2023 13,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corroded in places

Pass 4 Mar 2022 12,122 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 12,220 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 12,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose to pump fitting (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 11,961 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 11,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 11,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 11,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill to floor (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,974 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 6,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,370 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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W217 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W217 JFA, 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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W217 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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