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H559 PEF

2003 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH559 PEF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 131,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2022 131,152 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,831 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,236 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 125,236 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,265 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 121,265 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 121,210 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded appears corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,027 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded appears corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,860 miles

nearside front tyre beginning to scrub off on inside edge

offside front tyre beginning to scrub off on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,860 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre beginning to scrub off on inside edge

offside front tyre beginning to scrub off on inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,927 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 113,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,456 miles

all joint rubbers on both track rod ends and both front bottom ball joints are badly perrished

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 110,456 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all joint rubbers on both track rod ends and both front bottom ball joints are badly perrished

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 105,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 104,468 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 102,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H559 PEF is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 H559 PEF, 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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H559 PEF is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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