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J5 VLG

2003 Nissan 350Z

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350Z69,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VLG
MakeNissan
Model350Z
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,229 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 73,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 69,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heatshield on exhaust poor

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,377 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 11,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Nissan 350Z?

Based on 2,042 MOT tests across 277 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,765
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
position lamp(s) not working 18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
fog lamp not working 15
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 14
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J5 VLG is a 2003 Nissan 350Z in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 350Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 69,296 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 350Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 350Z typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan 350Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 VLG is a 2003 Nissan 350Z, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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