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M278 EWX

2003 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 EWX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 123,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 122,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 122,438 miles

windscreen has damage

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,848 miles

considerable brake pedal travel

windscreen has damage

Pass 7 May 2022 121,275 miles

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

considerable brake pedal travel

Pass 31 May 2019 119,973 miles

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

nearside front strut top starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive McPherson mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 117,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,215 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,361 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,020 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 93,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 85,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,354 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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M278 EWX is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M278 EWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M278 EWX registered?

M278 EWX is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is M278 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 EWX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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