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J742 CET

2005 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 CET
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,566 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Interior mirror delaminating.

Alternator drive belt slack/noisy.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Engine oil leak.

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

Slight bind to nearside front service brakes.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,705 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 80,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,055 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,887 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,879 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,671 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,579 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2007 68,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,955 miles

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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J742 CET is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 J742 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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J742 CET is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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