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DH53 DDO

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,893 mi
Last recorded139,893 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 DDO
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 139,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 138,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 138,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 133,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 129,914 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 129,884 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing ? (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,324 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DH53 DDO is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DH53 DDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DH53 DDO?

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What year was DH53 DDO registered?

DH53 DDO is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DH53 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH53 DDO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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