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J538 XCF

2005 Nissan 300 Zx

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,246 mi
Last recorded146,246 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan 300 Zx99,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 XCF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 146,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 142,559 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 142,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 136,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 135,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 129,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 124,161 miles

nearside front shock absober damp.

rear brake pads look low, possibly below legal limit.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 124,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

nearside front shock absober damp.

rear brake pads worn very low possibly below legal limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 119,220 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 118,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

inner edge of front tyres worn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 112,202 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 112,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J538 XCF is a 2005 Nissan 300 Zx in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,032 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 J538 XCF, 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 21 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J538 XCF is a 2005 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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