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A16 OMF

2004 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan 300 Zx94,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OMF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 93,088 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both are not working (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak and also rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 92,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 92,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 1.041 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading 0.61 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Reading 2.89 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing No rear facing reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at middle to rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension has a knock over bumps found whilst carrying out brake test

Nearside Front Tyre fitted inside out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights working

Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35R18 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35R18 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 92,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear camber adjuster lock nut not tight

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 92,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,087 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 92,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 91,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 May 2016 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing Brake caliper carrier (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing Brake caliper carrier (3.5.1l)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (x 2) (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,345 miles

front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Dec 2012 89,343 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Sep 2011 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,887 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,880 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,308 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear steering rack damp? , offside rear tyre sidewall damage , offside rear tyre going flat , oil leak around turbos ,

Fail 1 Aug 2009 82,308 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear steering rack damp? , offside rear tyre sidewall damage , offside rear tyre going flat , oil leak around turbos ,

Fail 25 Jul 2009 82,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front door windows have a very dark tint

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,195 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 78,138 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Long handbrake travel

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,244 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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A16 OMF is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 94,197 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 300 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 OMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 OMF is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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