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S15 WSE

2003 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,930 mi
Last recorded21,930 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Silvia75,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 WSE
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 21,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 21,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 21,774 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 21,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 21,606 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 9 Dec 2021 21,438 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 21,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 21,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 20,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 20,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,290 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 202,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,555 miles

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2009 37,467 miles

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

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

all brake discs lightly corroded due to lack of usage

all road wheels not contained within wheel arches,

n/s/f wiper worn/smeary

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

steering rack mountings soft

Fail 26 May 2009 37,467 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

all brake discs lightly corroded due to lack of usage

all road wheels not contained within wheel arches,

n/s/f wiper worn/smeary

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

steering rack mountings soft

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,238 miles

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

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

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

front index plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,818 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?

Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,823
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 435
Brake pipe excessively corroded 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 205
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 183
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S15 WSE is a 2003 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 75,084 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 Silvia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S15 WSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Silvia typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S15 WSE is a 2003 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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