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BV53 VVB

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,412 mi
Last recorded109,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VVB
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,467 miles

both front exhaust heat shields insecure and corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front exhaust heat shields insecure and corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,518 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 75,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,864 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 49,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,829 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,826 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,161 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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BV53 VVB 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 71.4%.

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 BV53 VVB, 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 BV53 VVB registered?

BV53 VVB is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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