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HF53 PZW

2003 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PZW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 81,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative does not illuminate (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,881 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 73,394 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front upper suspension arm balljoint split pin missing - Nut is tight

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 64,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,937 miles

Offside Front Movement in seat

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,322 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,295 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,064 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 21,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,681 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,313 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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HF53 PZW is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HF53 PZW, 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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What year was HF53 PZW registered?

HF53 PZW is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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