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BD53 UME

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UME
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 107,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ,FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement , FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking TO STEERING RACK ( RACK LEAKING) (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement , FRONT INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment BOTH FRONT (5.4.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,319 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 102,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,002 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 79,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre sidewall is cut

Pass 9 Jan 2010 55,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,582 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,330 miles

front and rear brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,275 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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BD53 UME is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UME, 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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BD53 UME is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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