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BG53 YXW

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YXW
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,008 miles

chassis and floor pan corroding

chassis and floor pan corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,999 miles

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

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

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

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 3 Aug 2016 132,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ON CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ON CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,503 miles

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

Oil leak

engine man light on

Fail 14 May 2014 126,428 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 124,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 May 2013 124,248 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 116,252 miles

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres tread 3mm

Fail 3 May 2012 116,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres tread 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,423 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 93,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,795 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,142 miles

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

slight brake runout on n/s/f disc

Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,680 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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BG53 YXW is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG53 YXW, 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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BG53 YXW is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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