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K428 JAR

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 JAR
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear light units cracked on the outer skin

Fail 6 Jun 2025 152,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear light units cracked on the outer skin

Pass 23 Apr 2024 149,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 148,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2021 148,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 145,524 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 11 May 2018 144,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 142,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 142,386 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 140,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 138,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 134,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 130,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 127,541 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2009 124,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,570 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight oil leak from right bank rocker cover

Pass 20 Dec 2006 114,125 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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K428 JAR is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K428 JAR, 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 K428 JAR registered?

K428 JAR is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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