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BD53 JWU

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JWU
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 123,282 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexie joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross section from o/s to n/s badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

several areas of rear floor and chassis section heavly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,973 miles

front brake discs in rusty condition

heavy surface rust on several areas of rear chassis sections

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

heavy surface rust on all exhaust sections and boxes

heavy surface rust on both rear chassis sections

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,675 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,002 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,153 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 86,150 miles

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

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

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 11 Nov 2011 83,390 miles

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

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

all shock absorbers slight misting.

Pass 27 May 2011 81,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 77,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 71,520 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 May 2008 71,512 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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 16 May 2007 64,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD53 JWU is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD53 JWU, 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 BD53 JWU registered?

BD53 JWU is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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