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FIG 4471

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

166,650 mi
Last recorded166,650 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4471
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 166,650 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Fail 5 Sep 2025 166,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminals loose. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount rough on rotation.

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 166,453 miles

rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 6 Jun 2023 166,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 29 Aug 2019 164,909 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 164,909 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 163,624 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 163,624 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 156,887 miles

AC compressor leaking oil

All coil springs corroding

Gearbox oil leak from output shaft seals

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on outer edge (tracking ?)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in front inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Feb 2016 156,887 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill approximately 24" of rotten cill no metal present. (6.1.B.2)

AC compressor leaking oil

All coil springs corroding

Gearbox oil leak from output shaft seals

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on outer edge (tracking ?)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in front inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 154,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underbody corrosion started.

all coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 154,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underbody corrosion started.

all coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 151,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,568 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust rear section

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 44,568 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust rear section

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 133,200 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 133,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 119,002 miles

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

power steering rack slightly damp

Fail 22 Feb 2010 119,002 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 16 Feb 2009 101,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,765 miles

end float steering rack.front tyres worn low inner edges.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,765 miles

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

end float steering rack.front tyres worn low inner edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,156 miles

WIPERS SMEARY.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 83,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 83,304 miles

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

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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FIG 4471 is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 FIG 4471, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FIG 4471 is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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