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J157 CEV

2004 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,021 mi
Last recorded168,021 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine978cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 168,021 miles

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

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

Outer CV gaiters perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 167,973 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer cv gaiters perished.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 167,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer cv gaiters perished.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 167,901 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front outer cv gatiers perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 167,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front outer cv gatiers perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 167,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 167,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 165,804 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 165,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 158,765 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 155,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 155,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 151,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 148,949 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2015 148,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 145,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 141,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

oil level low

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2013 141,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

oil level low

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2011 138,393 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 135,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 131,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 130,613 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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J157 CEV is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J157 CEV, 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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J157 CEV is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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