
Nissan Micra
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc
V720 VFCMOT history
V720 VFC is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 107,180 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V720 VFC
- 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
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
V720 VFC was last recorded at 107,180 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,565 miles · 22 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,615 miles
- Average per year
- 2,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,180 miles
- 2024 – 102,565 miles
- 2023 – 101,282 miles
- 2022 – 99,769 miles
- 2021 – 98,140 miles
- 2020 – 96,110 miles
- 2019 – 93,939 miles
- 2018 – 91,852 miles
- 2017 – 89,088 miles
- 2016 – 87,356 miles
- 2015 – 85,414 miles
- 2014 – 83,276 miles
- 2013 – 80,639 miles
- 2012 – 78,253 miles
- 2011 – 75,934 miles
- 2010 – 71,359 miles
- 2009 – 67,271 miles
- 2008 – 61,111 miles
- 2007 – 55,956 miles
- 2006 – 50,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch lower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorObligatory mirror insecure Central mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ATTENTION NEEDED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch rear section Excessively corroded (Outside of prescribed area)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATTENTION NEEDED (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Service brake effort poor
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front crossmember corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail107,180 miles (+4,615)2 dangerous14 major4 minor25 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,180 miles
- Test number
- 164437406179
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch lower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorObligatory mirror insecure Central mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ATTENTION NEEDED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch rear section Excessively corroded (Outside of prescribed area)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATTENTION NEEDED (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Service brake effort poor
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components
Pass102,565 miles (+1,283)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,565 miles
- Test number
- 988130139631
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Windscreen rubber seal various place deteriorated insecure
Pass101,282 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 101,282 miles
- Test number
- 884516608921
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front crossmember corroded
Fail101,281 miles (+1,512)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,281 miles
- Test number
- 931065760887
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front crossmember corroded
Pass99,769 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,769 miles
- Test number
- 522334919983
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion
Pass98,140 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 98,140 miles
- Test number
- 847149785872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,110 miles (+2,171)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,110 miles
- Test number
- 608006016818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,939 miles (+2,087)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 93,939 miles
- Test number
- 507167708908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,852 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,852 miles
- Test number
- 856541321573
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail91,849 miles (+2,761)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,849 miles
- Test number
- 857402016315
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,088 miles (+1,732)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 89,088 miles
- Test number
- 327306680467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,356 miles (+1,942)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,356 miles
- Test number
- 691326223107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,414 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 85,414 miles
- Test number
- 986740805957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass83,276 miles (+2,637)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 83,276 miles
- Test number
- 478119844228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,639 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 80,639 miles
- Test number
- 597042943292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,253 miles (+2,319)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 78,253 miles
- Test number
- 738679652243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail75,934 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,934 miles
- Test number
- 427864141258
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,934 miles (+4,575)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 75,934 miles
- Test number
- 567704441282
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,359 miles (+4,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,359 miles
- Test number
- 424659630209
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,271 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 67,271 miles
- Test number
- 541522159219
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail67,271 miles (+6,160)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,271 miles
- Test number
- 584662759244
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,111 miles (+5,155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 61,111 miles
- Test number
- 372625538478
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,956 miles (+5,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,956 miles
- Test number
- 774263457245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 50,738 miles
- Test number
- 743192566232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,738 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,738 miles
- Test number
- 962091966257
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about V720 VFC
- Does V720 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V720 VFC expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V720 VFC?
- The MOT on V720 VFC expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V720 VFC done?
- V720 VFC was recorded at 107,180 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 2,967 miles a year.
- Has V720 VFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V720 VFC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V720 VFC 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 V720 VFC find?
- V720 VFC failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 14 major defects, 4 minor defects and 25 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 42 more.
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