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HN52 TFY

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 TFY
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,312 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 105,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 98,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,222 miles

Front exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 61,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 47,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,573 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,029 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 63,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,734 miles

both rear tyres wearing low †engine belly pan fitted

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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HN52 TFY is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HN52 TFY, 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 HN52 TFY registered?

HN52 TFY is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is HN52 TFY safe to buy?

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