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J185 UBM

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 UBM
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 83,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres worn slghtly on inner treads

both wipwer arm bushes worn slightly

rear steering rack inoperative locked

tracking

Fail 9 May 2013 79,324 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres worn slghtly on inner treads

both wipwer arm bushes worn slightly

rear steering rack inoperative locked

tracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,188 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,275 miles

slight play in the front o/s top suspension

slight play in the rear tie bar end sockets

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,585 miles

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

both exhaust back boxes getting corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Apr 2009 78,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both exhaust back boxes getting corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jul 2007 77,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 75,819 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 75,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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J185 UBM is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 90,541 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 300 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J185 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J185 UBM is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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