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FIG 5240

2004 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,740 mi
Last recorded119,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5240
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 117,214 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 117,200 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill ,and hole in floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 111,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 111,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,864 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 107,864 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))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake back plate fouling disc

Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 103,883 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,634 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,928 miles

Offside Front slight leak of power steering fluid from rack boot

all four Tyres are cracking or Pershing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,274 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,107 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 94,744 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

incorrect track rod end fitted to offside front and has two nuts locked together

oil leak

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

incorrect track rod end fitted to offside front and has two nuts locked together

oil leak

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,305 miles

Oil leak

brake and fuel lines corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floor panels and chassis rails

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,736 miles

alternator belt in poor condition

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to age crack badly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,240 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2012 89,136 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,491 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 83,491 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,371 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 79,371 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 77,482 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 5240 is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5240, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIG 5240 registered?

FIG 5240 is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is FIG 5240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5240 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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