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J704 HGJ

2003 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 HGJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,612 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 109,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 107,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 107,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 102,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,075 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,165 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,929 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills/floor pans; particularly heavy to rear of offside inner sill/floor pan.

Engine oil leak.

Judder to parking brakes nearside and offside.

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter perishing at (small) track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Nearside Front Washer jets require adjustment.

Nearside and offside steering rack gaiters insecure at (small) track rod ends.

Nearside parking brake performance low.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,868 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 82,868 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,929 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 79,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,037 miles

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

battery does not hold a charge

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2007 72,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 70,441 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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J704 HGJ is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,235 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 J704 HGJ, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J704 HGJ registered?

J704 HGJ is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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