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FIG 5237

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5237
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 139,189 miles

o/s/f tyre's tread perishing

various oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 9 Sep 2025 139,175 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

o/s/f tyre's tread perishing

various oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,092 miles

brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

fuel pipes covered in mud

Fail 9 Sep 2024 139,092 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

fuel pipes covered in mud

Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,969 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding. covered in grease

Fail 6 Sep 2023 138,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

rear metal brake pipes corroding. covered in grease

Pass 6 Oct 2022 138,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 137,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/70 x 12 77 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,168 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 137,163 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F OUTER >> NEW ADVISED AS SAME AGE AS N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,844 miles

BOOST START TWICE >>> BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST ADVISED

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR LETTERS BREAKING UP >>> NEW ADVISED (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,844 miles

Registration plate insecure FRONT BROKEN (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F TRACK CONTROL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BELT SQUEAL ADJUSTMENT ADVISEDADVISED

BOOST START TWICE >>> BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST ADVISED

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp not working N/S/R (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR LETTERS BREAKING UP >>> NEW ADVISED (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,637 miles

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

Nearside steering rack boot starting to perish

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 134,637 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside steering rack boot starting to perish

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 132,953 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL WITH IN (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 132,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s front brake is binding very slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 313,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 131,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 124,826 miles

tyre walls cracking due to age

Fail 4 Dec 2010 119,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamp beam images slightly vague,slight surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling,slight advanced play in os inner steering rack joint,rera tyre sidewalls starting to crack & perish

slightly long h/brake travel,slight front & rera brake imbalance,idle speed slightly high/erratic.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 4 Dec 2010 119,632 miles

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

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

headlamp beam images slightly vague,slight surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling,slight advanced play in os inner steering rack joint,rera tyre sidewalls starting to crack & perish

slightly long h/brake travel,slight front & rera brake imbalance,idle speed slightly high/erratic.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 115,747 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 115,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 111,615 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 106,925 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 106,925 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,400 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 93,464 miles

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 5237 is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 5237, 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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What year was FIG 5237 registered?

FIG 5237 is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is FIG 5237 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5237 shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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