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AE03 BEX

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BEX
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 148,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,703 miles

vehicle suspension has been lowered and modified

Fail 8 Oct 2024 147,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle suspension has been lowered and modified

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 136,854 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside has slight corrosion to subframe

vehicle is on air bag suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,713 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,610 miles

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

both undersills slightly corroded

centre and rear subframe support bars slightly corroded

various rear suspension/subframe componets slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 102,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 96,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear arb links modified to be removed

rear tyres - slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 25 May 2012 78,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no auto headlight level system fitted

no front headlight wash system fitted

Fail 23 May 2012 78,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no auto headlight level system fitted

no front headlight wash system fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 73,726 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 27 May 2010 70,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,589 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AE03 BEX is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 BEX, 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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AE03 BEX is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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