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J554 XAJ

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,536 mi
Last recorded148,536 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 XAJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 148,071 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 147,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 147,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 147,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 147,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,678 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 146,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 145,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 145,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,575 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 144,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 142,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 142,759 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 137,041 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 137,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,166 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 125,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 122,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,875 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 115,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 115,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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J554 XAJ is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 J554 XAJ, 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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J554 XAJ is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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