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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T165 DFRMOT history

T165 DFR is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,129 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 DFR was last recorded at 108,129 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,226 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
3,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,129 miles
  • 2025 – 104,226 miles
  • 2024 – 101,313 miles
  • 2023 – 95,766 miles
  • 2022 – 92,773 miles
  • 2021 – 92,526 miles
  • 2020 – 91,703 miles
  • 2019 – 90,640 miles
  • 2018 – 89,087 miles
  • 2017 – 86,356 miles
  • 2016 – 86,273 miles
  • 2015 – 86,068 miles
  • 2014 – 85,694 miles
  • 2013 – 84,431 miles
  • 2012 – 82,144 miles
  • 2011 – 74,009 miles
  • 2010 – 63,916 miles
  • 2009 – 56,126 miles
  • 2008 – 50,541 miles
  • 2007 – 45,503 miles
  • 2005 – 39,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,129 miles (+3,903)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    753215584637
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,226 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,226 miles
    Test number
    255588243871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,313 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,313 miles
    Test number
    283163044931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch rusted

  4. Pass95,766 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    347036060531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass92,773 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,773 miles
    Test number
    523573378502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail92,771 miles (+245)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,771 miles
    Test number
    625109694527
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wiring block melted and loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,526 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    948945803514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    637078409545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,703 miles (+1,063)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    983156993830
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    645695801871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,640 miles (+1,553)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    258868570070
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    755817958348
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail89,087 miles (+2,731)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    631980653524
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front crossmember badly corroded marked in yellow paint (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Next to trailing arm marked in yellow paint (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass86,356 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    566126074324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    366778583517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,273 miles (+205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    408049510656
    • FailureOffside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass86,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    748730625071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,068 miles (+374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    365739115051
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass85,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    929514214056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,694 miles (+1,263)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    119793314022
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass84,431 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    249371923097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,144 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    646716102094
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass74,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    235297301079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail74,009 miles (+10,093)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    855627801082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,916 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    584508400088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,126 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    131449209452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    134414518470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail50,541 miles (+5,038)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    602574018005
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass45,503 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    132906817074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    173090255293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 DFR

Does T165 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 DFR is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 DFR?
The MOT on T165 DFR is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 DFR done?
T165 DFR was recorded at 108,129 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,379 miles a year.
Has T165 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 DFR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T165 DFR 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 T165 DFR find?
T165 DFR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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