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J1 FGO

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,258 mi
Last recorded178,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FGO
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 178,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 178,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 178,162 miles

Front washer weak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reversing light (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 177,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 176,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2019 176,514 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 167,240 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Front brakes slightly distorted

Nearside Rear tyre perished and distorted

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

Offside Front Slight bind of brake

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 167,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Front brakes slightly distorted

Nearside Rear tyre perished and distorted

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

Offside Front Slight bind of brake

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 153,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 139,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Steering rack slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2015 130,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine has oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 130,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 127,477 miles

Chrome sill covers preventing full examination

Corrosion to all coil springs

Evidence of oil around o/s steering rack

General corrosion to o/s/r inner sill area

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Light corrosion to both inner outer sill seams

N/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pin hole o/s outer cv gaiter

Slight oil leak from engine

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Fail 12 May 2014 127,477 miles

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

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

Chrome sill covers preventing full examination

Corrosion to all coil springs

Evidence of oil around o/s steering rack

General corrosion to o/s/r inner sill area

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Light corrosion to both inner outer sill seams

N/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pin hole o/s outer cv gaiter

Slight oil leak from engine

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,044 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Chrome sill covers preventing examination of outer sills

Damage to n/s sill cover

General corrosion to all coil springs

Pin hole in o/s outer cv joint gaiter

Some corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Some deterioration to all suspension bushes

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,775 miles

Both steering rack boots deteriorating

Some corrosion to both rear floor pans and inner sills

Fail 24 Apr 2012 121,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both steering rack boots deteriorating

Some corrosion to both rear floor pans and inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,374 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f headlight poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2011 118,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f headlight poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,483 miles

Light corrosion to sill seams

Rear fog lamp lens faded

Slight oil leak rear of engine

Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,458 miles

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Light corrosion to sill seams

Rear fog lamp lens faded

Slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,140 miles

Front tyres worn to limits and perishing

Slight drag on n/s/f brake

Some inbalance to front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2008 109,198 miles

Evidence of oil to o/s of steering rack. N/s steering rack boot badly perished and splitting

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2007 105,238 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2006 100,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 100,313 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

power steering slight scepage

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2005 97,066 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 97,066 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s hand brake cable does not look like it is fitted properly

small amount of play in steering rack

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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J1 FGO is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 J1 FGO, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J1 FGO is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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