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WK52 YFS

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,109 mi
Last recorded165,109 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 YFS
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 165,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 163,885 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 163,439 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 162,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 162,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear subframe transverse support bar.

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 158,676 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly on both sides

Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,074 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 158,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 153,902 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 153,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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 7 Jan 2015 146,247 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 140,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 140,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 120,111 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,685 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,931 miles

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

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)

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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WK52 YFS is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 81,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK52 YFS, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK52 YFS registered?

WK52 YFS is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WK52 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 YFS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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