CarVerify

Free Car Check

W223 OFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 OFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,697 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 37,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre going bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch and sill area (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear rear of wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 29,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,060 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,620 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W223 OFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W223 OFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W223 OFS?

You can check the full history of W223 OFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W223 OFS registered?

W223 OFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W223 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W223 OFS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W223 OFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W223 OFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.