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2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VPN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 85,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 85,376 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2021 78,641 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,597 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,406 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,228 miles

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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ET03 VPN is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET03 VPN, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ET03 VPN is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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