2018 Nissan Micra 1.5L Diesel · PH03 BAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on June 10 2026 at 102,335 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates an improving maintenance trend, as the multiple mechanical advisories identified in the previous year appear to have been addressed. However, the June 2025 test at 94,126 miles revealed several significant issues regarding front-end suspension components and tyre wear that have since been rectified. The mileage profile is high for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per annum. The data shows consistent, heavy-use patterns, with 8,162 miles covered between the July 2024 and June 2025 tests, and another 8,209 miles in the final year leading up to the current test. This rapid accumulation suggests the car is used regularly for long-distance commuting, which typically accelerates the wear on the drivetrain and suspension bushings compared to lower-mileage city examples. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension to ensure previous repairs held. The 2025 record flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes alongside a severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover. While the car passed in 2026, the high mileage increases the likelihood of these rubber components developing play or the boots tearing again before the next test interval. Additionally, the noted nearside front tyre wear from 2025 warrants a check of current alignment to ensure the geometry is not causing uneven tyre degradation.