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J557 CEV

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 157,472 miles

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

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

various items of suspension corroded but not weak

Fail 24 Apr 2026 157,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

various items of suspension corroded but not weak

Pass 25 Feb 2025 157,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main front-to-rear (round back of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 157,456 miles

Offside 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 light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main front-to-rear (round back of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 157,322 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 157,332 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 156,889 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to backs ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear bumpers corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear arch corroded

o/s rear brake makes noise but ok in rollers

Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear bumpers corroded but ok at test

n/s headlight image starting to blur

o/s rear arch corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 156,631 miles

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

drivers door sticks but ok at test

o/s rear arch corroded

rear bumper corroded but ok at test

Pass 27 Feb 2020 156,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pie's starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers door handle sticks but ok at test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,551 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R & O/S/R corrosion to bodywork.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 156,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R & O/S/R corrosion to bodywork.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 156,496 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 156,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 155,602 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,602 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Nearside Rear bumber corroded

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 153,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Nearside Rear bumber corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 151,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 151,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 149,063 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 144,785 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 141,337 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 141,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 137,102 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2009 133,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 127,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,045 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both steering and bottom suspension dust covers cracking.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 118,381 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 118,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J557 CEV is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J557 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J557 CEV is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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