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AO53 RPZ

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Orange Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RPZ
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 47,417 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alot of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2025 47,415 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

alot of suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,275 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,132 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 47,132 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,833 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 45,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,139 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,663 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,602 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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AO53 RPZ is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Orange with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 RPZ, 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 AO53 RPZ registered?

AO53 RPZ is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is AO53 RPZ safe to buy?

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