2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BJ55 WYR
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 112,233 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ55 WYR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 112,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 WYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (BJ55 WYR) between September 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BJ55 WYR Mileage History
- 05/09/200811,745 mi
- 25/09/200914,366 mi+2,621 mi
- 29/04/201018,619 mi+4,253 mi
- 08/04/201130,618 mi+11,999 mi
- 08/04/201130,618 mi
- 23/04/201238,639 mi+8,021 mi
- 30/04/201228,649 mi-9,990 mi
- 12/03/201345,768 mi+17,119 mi
- 14/03/201345,778 mi+10 mi
- 29/03/201453,127 mi+7,349 mi
- 03/05/201453,148 mi+21 mi
- 28/05/201560,333 mi+7,185 mi
- 22/04/201675,011 mi+14,678 mi
- 22/04/201784,280 mi+9,269 mi
- 27/11/201987,181 mi+2,901 mi
- 13/11/202091,243 mi+4,062 mi
- 13/11/202091,243 mi
- 20/11/202196,273 mi+5,030 mi
- 01/12/202299,510 mi+3,237 mi
- 01/12/202299,510 mi
- 29/11/2023100,115 mi+605 mi
- 01/12/2023100,115 mi
- 28/10/2024102,710 mi+2,595 mi
- 28/10/2025105,933 mi+3,223 mi
- 28/10/2025105,933 mi
- 15/10/2026112,233 mi+6,300 mi
- 15/10/2026112,233 mi
Average of roughly 5,549 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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