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FD52 GRU

2002 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan 350 Z65,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 GRU
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,242 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n.s.f flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o.s.f and n.s.f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o.s.r and n.s.r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,233 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,305 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,543 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,475 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,513 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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FD52 GRU is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD52 GRU, 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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What year was FD52 GRU registered?

FD52 GRU is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is FD52 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 GRU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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