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J743 TEC

2005 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,175 mi
Last recorded114,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 114,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,172 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all tyres starting to perish in tread

power steering pump noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,633 miles

steering rack has misting

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,639 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,651 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,645 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 91,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 90,533 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 90,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J743 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J743 TEC, 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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What year was J743 TEC registered?

J743 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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