2003 NISSAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- NISSAN
- Year
- 2003
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GOLD
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 October 2020
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,495 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2003 Nissan has 16 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 13,495 miles. The car is currently untaxed and not valid for MOT, requiring immediate verification.
The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual usage of 5,159 miles/year, averaging only 1,100 miles in the two years leading up to its last MOT in 2019.
Things to check
- No valid MOT since 2019-10-05; currently untaxed and not roadworthy.
- Mileage trajectory shows exceptionally low annual usage (5,159 mi/yr), raising questions about vehicle health.
- Community-reported severe faults for timing chain guides and overheating are critical for a 23-year-old vehicle.
- The 998cc petrol engine is a known weak point for overheating, a major concern.
Working in its favour
- Passed 14 of 16 MOT tests with no dangerous defects recorded.
- Consistent low mileage (13,495 mi over 23 years) suggests light use.
- No recurring major failures or advisories on critical safety systems.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | PASS | 13,495 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2007 | PASS | 18,350 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2008 | PASS | 24,906 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2009 | PASS | 32,168 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 40,655 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 47,217 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 54,056 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | FAIL | 60,038 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 60,038 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 65,408 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 70,456 mi |
USER ENTERED Headlamp aim patterns vauge USER ENTERED ECU light on
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 75,210 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 79,389 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 85,096 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
|
| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 86,196 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 86,196 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT03 XBV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.