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WH03 BYV

2003 Nissan Unknown

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,704 mi
Last recorded178,704 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Unknown114,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 BYV
MakeNissan
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 178,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 173,590 miles

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 166,241 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn starting to lose tone

N/S/R position/Brake lamp started working when tapped, Possible water ingress into lamp unit.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BORDERLINE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 166,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp on stops position lamp from working (4.2.3 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps tarnished

Horn starting to lose tone

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BORDERLINE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Water ingress in rear lamp units

Pass 13 Mar 2023 156,574 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 156,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 138,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,407 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Unknown?

Based on 9,535 MOT tests across 2,103 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,103
On UK Roads
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WH03 BYV is a 2003 Nissan Unknown in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 114,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Nissan Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WH03 BYV registered?

WH03 BYV is a 2003 Nissan Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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