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KB03 NUA

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NUA
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 106,398 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 106,386 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,862 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 105,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,578 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 101,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,650 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust pipe leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked to the limit in places 235 50 17Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked to the limit in places 235 50 17Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,588 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and cracking /perishing in between treads.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 94,887 miles

rear tyres worn near to wear indicator bars and cracking in treads.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,717 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn partially on inner shoulders.

Fail 11 Apr 2014

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn partially on inner shoulders.

front brake pads - upper carrier clips incorectly fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,162 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,742 miles

New Mot requirement as from 2012 HID headlamps required to have automatic self leveling and headlamp washers

Fail 3 Apr 2012 89,742 miles

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

New Mot requirement as from 2012 HID headlamps required to have automatic self leveling and headlamp washers

Fail 16 Apr 2011 87,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 87,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,468 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

both registration plates standard for the type of vehicle but has slightly smaller letters but full size letters not possible for the make of car

Pass 1 May 2009 77,091 miles

both front tyres wearing at inside edges of tread

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres worn 1'6mm limit STRONG ADVISE

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,159 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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KB03 NUA is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KB03 NUA, 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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KB03 NUA is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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