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CT52 CDZ

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Grey Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT52 CDZ
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 145,404 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 143,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 138,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 131,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,978 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,840 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 106,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,813 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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CT52 CDZ is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Grey with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 81,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT52 CDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CT52 CDZ registered?

CT52 CDZ is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CT52 CDZ safe to buy?

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