
Nissan Micra
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc
LF52 BVUMOT history
LF52 BVU is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Apr 2022
- Mileage
- 77,061 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 BVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Apr 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LF52 BVU was last recorded at 77,061 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 1,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 75,108 miles · 26 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,953 miles
- Average per year
- 4,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 77,061 miles
- 2021 – 75,108 miles
- 2020 – 74,290 miles
- 2019 – 73,594 miles
- 2018 – 70,453 miles
- 2017 – 67,214 miles
- 2016 – 63,387 miles
- 2015 – 51,357 miles
- 2014 – 48,006 miles
- 2013 – 38,275 miles
- 2012 – 29,126 miles
- 2011 – 23,639 miles
- 2010 – 21,933 miles
- 2009 – 19,654 miles
- 2008 – 17,911 miles
- 2007 – 15,472 miles
- 2006 – 13,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm frontbush slightly deterated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside headlamp lense cracked
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail77,061 miles (+1,953)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,061 miles
- Test number
- 654616456212
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm frontbush slightly deterated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,108 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 75,108 miles
- Test number
- 946015240216
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass lens damaged (stone impact/cracked) not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play play in steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,108 miles (+818)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,108 miles
- Test number
- 499051023825
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears in line of view (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass lens damaged (stone impact/cracked) not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play play in steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,290 miles (+696)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 74,290 miles
- Test number
- 941954085328
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,594 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 73,594 miles
- Test number
- 704164640291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lense cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail73,581 miles (+3,128)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,581 miles
- Test number
- 315838175290
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lense cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass70,453 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 70,453 miles
- Test number
- 752257600406
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lense cracked
Fail70,453 miles (+3,239)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,453 miles
- Test number
- 323487120417
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lense cracked
Pass67,214 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,214 miles
- Test number
- 198583531210
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass63,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,387 miles
- Test number
- 174118657639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,385 miles (+12,028)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,385 miles
- Test number
- 470324913045
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass51,357 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,357 miles
- Test number
- 229255305151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,006 miles (+9,731)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,006 miles
- Test number
- 648887224207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,275 miles (+9,149)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,275 miles
- Test number
- 955071823233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,126 miles (+5,487)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 29,126 miles
- Test number
- 347671722483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,639 miles (+1,706)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 23,639 miles
- Test number
- 227428321230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,933 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 21,933 miles
- Test number
- 871035520207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,654 miles (+1,743)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 19,654 miles
- Test number
- 553476629225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,911 miles (+2,439)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 17,911 miles
- Test number
- 373274628220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,472 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 15,472 miles
- Test number
- 992546827282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 13,674 miles
- Test number
- 751779126207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 BVU
- Does LF52 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 BVU expired on 14 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 BVU?
- The MOT on LF52 BVU expired on 14 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 BVU done?
- LF52 BVU was recorded at 77,061 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
- Has LF52 BVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 BVU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 BVU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 BVU find?
- LF52 BVU failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end excessive play; nearside front position lamp not working; offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end slight play, and 1 more.
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