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B20 JDG

2004 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Nissan 300 Zx94,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JDG
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,510 miles

Nearside Front exhaust leakage

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,510 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beneath bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front exhaust leakage

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,956 miles

Although the handbrake efficiency passed the test it could be better for this type of car

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

Front number plate is slightly different style to the rear

Generally the underside, components and fuel pipes are well rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern strength getting weak

Nearside Front slight exhaust leakage

Offside Front Headlamp pattern strength getting weak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

slight corrosion on front chassis

Fail 16 Feb 2016 114,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

slight corrosion on front chassis

Fail 8 Feb 2016 114,786 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake fluid below maximum

parts of high level brake light not working

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,383 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,353 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion starting in few places

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,667 miles

brake fluid below maximum

slight play in rear steering

Fail 12 Oct 2012 109,667 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake fluid below maximum

slight play in rear steering

Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front strut mount top corroding

near side front tie bar bolt not fully locked up

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2011 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front strut mount top corroding

near side front tie bar bolt not fully locked up

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,146 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

near side strut mounting corroding

showing white to the rear above fog light

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,146 miles

near side strut mounting corroding

showing white to the rear above fog light

Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,388 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner shoulder

off side front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,388 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre worn on inner shoulder

off side front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

off side rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,748 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion starting near side front around strut mounting

near side front tyre wear on inner shoulder and several bits of metal in tread

off side front tyre bad wear on inner shoulder and nail in tread

off side rear tyre bad wear on inner shoulder

off side washer not working

play in near side track rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,936 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sills fully because body kit fitted

Fail 30 May 2008 80,936 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills fully because body kit fitted

ns rear brake not working. os rear brake hardly working.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,068 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,068 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 75,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,258 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 70,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion and dents to chassis legs,closers,inner sills pans and outtersills etc

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles

very little handbrake reserve lever travel

Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 70,073 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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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B20 JDG is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 B20 JDG, 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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B20 JDG is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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