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FA52 XAG

2002 Nissan 350 Z

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan 350 Z65,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 XAG
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 165,882 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 165,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 165,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 152,270 miles

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

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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FA52 XAG is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,122 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 FA52 XAG, 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 24 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA52 XAG is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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