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H524 BYF

2004 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

203,629 mi
Last recorded203,629 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 203,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 203,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 202,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 202,276 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 202,276 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 191,666 miles

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 23 May 2019 81,527 miles

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 16 May 2019 181,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 3 May 2018 173,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 162,631 miles

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 10 May 2016 151,606 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 151,606 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 144,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 144,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 139,488 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 131,532 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s wiper smearing

Fail 23 May 2013 131,531 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 4 May 2012 123,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 117,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,167 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 114,167 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 110,960 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 110,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,365 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2008 105,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,721 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

rev counter not working

Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,078 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 93,077 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack on its mountings

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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H524 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H524 BYF, 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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H524 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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