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MP03 BBV

2003 Nissan 350Z

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350Z69,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 BBV
MakeNissan
Model350Z
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi-pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 99,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi-pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,601 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,999 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,548 miles

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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MP03 BBV is a 2003 Nissan 350Z in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MP03 BBV, 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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MP03 BBV is a 2003 Nissan 350Z, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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