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BT53 ZZY

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZZY
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 91,690 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front front sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2022 91,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,337 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

bolt on rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

bolt on rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,704 miles

Middle cross panel is corroded

Noise from front suspension

Fail 12 Nov 2019 87,673 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Knock from front bushes

Middle lower cross panel is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,581 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bolt on cross strut heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 81,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bolt on cross strut heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 75,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper link (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s headlamp pattern poor and aim just to standard

screen cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2016 67,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper link (3.6.B.2c)

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

screen cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 59,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,547 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,560 miles

heat shields around nearside and offside cats corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,099 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,099 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

discs corroded

front pads low 2mm

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,610 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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BT53 ZZY is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT53 ZZY, 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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BT53 ZZY is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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