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YU54 XXD

2004 Nissan Fairlady

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Fairlady70,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XXD
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,974 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very dim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very dim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 78,334 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes leaking excessivly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very dim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very dim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,352 miles

headlamp beam patterns both poor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked but driver's view unaffected.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,436 miles

Corrosion to petrol tank support

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,435 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Corrosion to petrol tank support

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,214 miles

225/45 ZR 18 tyres front

245/45 ZR 18 tyres rear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 10 Feb 2015 60,330 miles

225/45 ZR 18 tyres front

245/45 ZR 18 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,330 miles

225/45 ZR 18 tyres front

245/45 ZR 18 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,520 miles

225/45 ZR 18 tyres front

245/45 ZR 18 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,772 miles

225/45 ZR 18 tyres front

245/45 ZR 18 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,772 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

225/45 ZR 18 tyres front

245/45 ZR 18 tyres rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2012 51,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 37,821 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,264 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,641 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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YU54 XXD is a 2004 Nissan Fairlady in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YU54 XXD, 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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YU54 XXD is a 2004 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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