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J665 CET

2005 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

188,153 mi
Last recorded188,153 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 CET
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 188,153 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 166,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 160,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 155,766 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 151,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 147,269 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 144,111 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 144,084 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Full sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Full sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear bumper deteriorating

Underside components corroding

Windscreen marked

Pass 10 Aug 2018 142,763 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 142,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 141,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 140,892 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,219 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak at steering rack ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 138,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak at steering rack ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015
Pass 14 Jun 2014 134,993 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres slighty deteriorated

rear bumper slightly corroded, but NO sharp edges

Pass 28 May 2013 131,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 131,861 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 127,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 126,883 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,046 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 116,043 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 112,936 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 112,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,251 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 108,251 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 103,943 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 103,943 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 100,996 miles

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

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

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

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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J665 CET is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J665 CET, 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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J665 CET is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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