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VU04 LVS

2004 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LVS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,006 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

full underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 126,772 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,879 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 119,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside exhaust clamp broken

Offside exhaust clamp broken

Fail 9 Dec 2015 119,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside exhaust clamp broken

Offside exhaust clamp broken

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s cat heatshield loose

Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,386 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s cat heatshield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,108 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 96,106 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,082 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,820 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres close to limit.

Slight lip on front brake discs.

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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VU04 LVS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,696 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 Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 LVS, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 LVS registered?

VU04 LVS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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