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K317 EJM

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK317 EJM
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 96,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 95,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 95,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 95,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,818 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Securing split pins missing from both rear suspension arm nuts. Assume locktite used.

Pass 16 May 2022 94,893 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 94,893 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,342 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,342 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 146,644 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slighlty pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2007 144,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 144,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 142,765 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 142,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K317 EJM is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K317 EJM, 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 K317 EJM registered?

K317 EJM is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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