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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T242 BGNMOT history

T242 BGN is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
96,160 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 BGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 BGN was last recorded at 96,160 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 6,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2013: 47,477 miles, lower than 49,530 miles on 16 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,508 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,652 miles
Average per year
3,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,160 miles
  • 2023 – 89,508 miles
  • 2022 – 82,133 miles
  • 2021 – 75,325 miles
  • 2020 – 69,940 miles
  • 2019 – 65,378 miles
  • 2018 – 57,509 miles
  • 2017 – 52,979 miles
  • 2016 – 48,387 miles
  • 2015 – 48,238 miles
  • 2013 – 47,477 miles
  • 2012 – 49,530 miles
  • 2011 – 43,407 miles
  • 2010 – 41,518 miles
  • 2009 – 40,524 miles
  • 2008 – 39,225 miles
  • 2007 – 37,545 miles
  • 2006 – 35,504 miles
  • 2005 – 32,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,160 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOOK LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED (3707 DATED) 155/70/13

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front H/LAMP CRACKED AND PATTERN POOR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front tyres wearing very bad on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,160 miles (+6,652)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    180391999294
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass89,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    216579963792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHED (3707 DATED) 155/70/13
    • AdvisoryOffside Front H/LAMP CRACKED AND PATTERN POOR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,508 miles (+7,375)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    865240917714
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHED (3707 DATED) 155/70/13
    • AdvisoryOffside Front H/LAMP CRACKED AND PATTERN POOR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,133 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    246048299983
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing very bad on inner edges
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt small damage to material
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOs headlight cracked & water ingress / poor pattern
    • AdvisoryOsf driveshaft gaiter perishing bad
    • AdvisoryOsr body sill very rusty

  5. Fail82,133 miles (+6,808)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    403304845265
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing very bad on inner edges
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt small damage to material
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOs headlight cracked & water ingress / poor pattern
    • AdvisoryOsf driveshaft gaiter perishing bad
    • AdvisoryOsr body sill very rusty

  6. Pass75,325 miles (+5,385)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    680991609222
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

  7. Pass69,940 miles (+4,562)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    491475673343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,378 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    800156535502
    • DangerousOffside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED + NAIL

  9. Fail65,378 miles (+7,869)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    456124273930
    • DangerousOffside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED + NAIL
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass57,509 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    231222218241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED

  11. Fail57,507 miles (+4,528)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    770643675669
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED

  12. Pass52,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    442182344132
    • AdvisoryN/S/F O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES ALL PERISHED?

  13. Fail52,797 miles (+4,410)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    689935534525
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES ALL PERISHED?

  14. Pass48,387 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,387 miles
    Test number
    372876173934
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail48,376 miles (+138)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    420609475511
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass48,238 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    789535035160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,228 miles (+751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    427616325172
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass47,477 miles (-2,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    946432163286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,530 miles (+6,123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    719670092294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front outer constant velocity gaitors starting to deterriorate

  20. Pass43,407 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    357058371203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,518 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    244827860265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,524 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    132222099242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,432 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    790899439198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,225 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    522574858196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,545 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    211268637462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,504 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    920555746124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2006
    Odometer
    32,704 miles
    Test number
    181036745113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 BGN

Does T242 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 BGN expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 BGN?
The MOT on T242 BGN expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 BGN done?
T242 BGN was recorded at 96,160 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 3,279 miles a year.
Has T242 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 BGN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T242 BGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T242 BGN find?
T242 BGN passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cracked; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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