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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T293 BLJMOT history

T293 BLJ is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
75,176 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 BLJ
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T293 BLJ was last recorded at 75,176 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 7,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,199 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,977 miles
Average per year
2,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,176 miles
  • 2024 – 67,199 miles
  • 2023 – 58,516 miles
  • 2022 – 55,155 miles
  • 2021 – 51,420 miles
  • 2020 – 46,730 miles
  • 2019 – 43,552 miles
  • 2018 – 41,677 miles
  • 2014 – 39,709 miles
  • 2013 – 37,687 miles
  • 2012 – 37,525 miles
  • 2011 – 37,115 miles
  • 2010 – 36,371 miles
  • 2009 – 35,010 miles
  • 2008 – 32,831 miles
  • 2007 – 30,870 miles
  • 2006 – 28,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,176 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer inner drive shaft gaiter requires attention
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to front cross-member
  • AdvisoryRecommend further inspection to parking brake

What MOT failures 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Corrosion noted to front crossmember

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower suspension mounting area undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower suspension mounting area undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,176 miles (+7,977)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    360484995619
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer inner drive shaft gaiter requires attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to front cross-member
    • AdvisoryRecommend further inspection to parking brake

  2. Pass67,199 miles (+8,683)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    339323547052
    • MinorDrive 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to front crossmember

  3. Pass58,516 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    319016054458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension mounting area undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension mounting area undersealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to front crossmember

  4. Fail58,515 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    720568039163
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension mounting area undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension mounting area undersealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted to front crossmember
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside parking brake requires attention

  5. Pass55,155 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    629668472408
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail55,151 miles (+3,731)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    958121497284
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass51,420 miles (+4,690)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    223174283631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,730 miles (+3,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,730 miles
    Test number
    418949958812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,552 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    43,552 miles
    Test number
    394019611884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail43,550 miles (+1,873)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,550 miles
    Test number
    534978263902
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass41,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,677 miles
    Test number
    319487569561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight bind noted from offside rear brake

  12. Fail41,677 miles (+1,968)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,677 miles
    Test number
    650131175991
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front drive shaft outer gaiter securing clip requires attention
    • AdvisorySlight bind noted from offside rear brake

  13. Pass39,709 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    287674004420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer drive shaft gaiter securing clip requires attention
    • NoteOffside rear brake requires further inspection

  14. Fail39,709 miles (+2,022)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    747864804187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer drive shaft gaiter securing clip requires attention
    • NoteOffside rear brake requires further inspection

  15. Pass37,687 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    649512303133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,525 miles (+410)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    827128402123
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split

  17. Pass37,115 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    188994191011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,371 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    772626800138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    672611719112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,010 miles (+2,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    302411619193
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass32,831 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,831 miles
    Test number
    261766808424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,870 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    474800817186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,666 miles
    Test number
    673661916148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 BLJ

Does T293 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T293 BLJ expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T293 BLJ?
The MOT on T293 BLJ expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T293 BLJ done?
T293 BLJ was recorded at 75,176 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
Has T293 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 BLJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T293 BLJ 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 T293 BLJ find?
T293 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer inner drive shaft gaiter requires attention, and 4 more.

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