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HS03 OTA

2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OTA
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 141,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 141,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,452 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 138,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All OSR NSR NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,161 miles

Fuel tank support very corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 131,892 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 128,259 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 128,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside bank flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 124,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 124,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 120,999 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 116,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 109,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,390 miles

N/S & O/S/F Starting to Cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,083 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,083 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

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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HS03 OTA is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HS03 OTA, 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 HS03 OTA registered?

HS03 OTA is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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