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J830 MHC

2003 Nissan Figaro

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,019 mi
Last recorded137,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 MHC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 137,019 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 136,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,426 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 134,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,229 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2023 132,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting point / rear of outer sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 124,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,948 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,267 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GAITERS SHOWING SIGN OF CRACKED (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,410 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD, NO INNER YET VISIBLE ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT RUN OUT FROM FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,838 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 64,103 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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J830 MHC is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J830 MHC, 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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J830 MHC is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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