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H551 BYF

2004 Nissan Figaro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,282 mi
Last recorded102,282 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH551 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 102,282 miles

slight corrosion in rear bumper mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2026 102,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion in rear bumper mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,027 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 102,026 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,601 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% offside being the weaker side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached offside and nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 101,597 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill within rear lower suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% offside being the weaker side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached offside and nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,305 miles

slight corrosion in rear of chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2021 101,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated grease from c v gaiter (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencersecured by rubber belt (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,811 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,811 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,595 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,595 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,375 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings perished and split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,348 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubbers are cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion hole in offside lower sill

exhaust is corroded

nearside wiper blade is split

rear exhaust mounting rubbers are cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 70,163 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,860 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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H551 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,646 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H551 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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H551 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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