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AA53 ZZZ

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 ZZZ
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 99,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,090 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers showing signs of light seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 98,070 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint gasket blown out (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Remaining rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers showing signs of light seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 96,805 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,418 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,617 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,617 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,236 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 51,282 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 6,945 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 350 Z?

Based on 157,558 MOT tests across 9,580 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
3,865
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,075
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,895
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,682
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,666
position lamp(s) not working 1,642
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AA53 ZZZ is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,626 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 350 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,075 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA53 ZZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 350 Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA53 ZZZ registered?

AA53 ZZZ is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AA53 ZZZ safe to buy?

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