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FIG 6246

2003 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,712 mi
Last recorded159,712 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6246
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 159,712 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 158,518 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,117 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion on brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear some corrosion on drum backplates

Pass 29 Oct 2022 154,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 153,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 153,301 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 151,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes underside corroded/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,060 miles

unable to check underside due to underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2019 149,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to check underside due to underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,756 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 145,899 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 140,540 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corrossion

radiator corrossion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 140,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion under rear nearside wing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,296 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 131,047 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear floor of vehicle corroded outside of prescribed areas

slight noise from upper suspension mountings when working steering lock to lock

Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 125,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 118,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 118,007 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,915 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,915 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,601 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 91,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,082 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 6246 is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 6246, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 6246?

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What year was FIG 6246 registered?

FIG 6246 is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is FIG 6246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6246 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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