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J853 GAH

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 GAH
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 85,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,931 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 84,931 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,923 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,138 miles

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

Front bumper corroded

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rear brakes on rear axle excess fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front bumper corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,373 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,644 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,979 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,979 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,637 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 66,637 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,297 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,013 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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J853 GAH is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J853 GAH, 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 J853 GAH registered?

J853 GAH is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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