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WD53 YMR

2004 Nissan Fairlady

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Fairlady70,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YMR
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 98,668 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 91,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2023 91,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

vehicle smokes

Pass 27 Aug 2022 180,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 171,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 162,019 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 161,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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WD53 YMR is a 2004 Nissan Fairlady in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 70,460 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 WD53 YMR, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD53 YMR registered?

WD53 YMR is a 2004 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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