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C11 FRS

2003 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FRS
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 128,380 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 128,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 128,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 126,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,456 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 123,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,417 miles

Damp around power steering rack no leaks found

Exhaust front system leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Steering track rod end dust cover deteriating

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,961 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Both steering track rod end dust cover deteriating

Damp around power steering rack no leaks at time of test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,919 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Damp around steering rack no leaks at time of test

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,347 miles

Damp around steering rack no leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 107,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded n/s/rear.

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner edges.

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracked.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded n/s/rear.

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner edges.

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 99,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,101 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,332 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,332 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,938 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,189 miles

Oil leak

due to design of wheels and trims were unable to properly inspect brake discs and pads etc

rear reg plate is different character heights and widths than front reg plate

Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,934 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 66,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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C11 FRS is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C11 FRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C11 FRS is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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