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GX53 DNO

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Orange Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DNO
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 14 Apr 2018 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,794 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres low

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,736 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exaust system corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has small cracks in tread patten

Pass 2 May 2013 61,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,840 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,295 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,621 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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GX53 DNO is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Orange with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX53 DNO, 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 GX53 DNO registered?

GX53 DNO is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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