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MC52 OXS

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Grey Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,903 mi
Last recorded55,903 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 OXS
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from rear diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,600 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 Rear Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Load Knocking from rear differential

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,166 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)

emissions boarderline

front body damage

nearside and offside front headlamp images poor

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2012 48,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

emissions boarderline

front body damage

nearside and offside front headlamp images poor

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

rear diff welded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,492 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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MC52 OXS is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Grey with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MC52 OXS, 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

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What year was MC52 OXS registered?

MC52 OXS is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is MC52 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 OXS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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