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J494 XBL

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,462 mi
Last recorded162,462 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 XBL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 162,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 158,534 miles

Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicles been undersealed

Pass 31 May 2015 158,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 157,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 155,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 155,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2010 154,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 150,885 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 144,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 137,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 132,798 miles

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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J494 XBL is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J494 XBL, 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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What year was J494 XBL registered?

J494 XBL is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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