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RL52 VZH

2003 Nissan 350Z

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,027 mi
Last recorded51,027 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350Z69,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VZH
MakeNissan
Model350Z
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 51,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 51,027 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 50,891 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BLOWING AT FLEXI (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 47,599 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,485 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,938 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,184 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,891 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car heavily modified

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,091 miles

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

car heavily modified

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 6 May 2010 24,731 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,943 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 20,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,896 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,165 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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RL52 VZH is a 2003 Nissan 350Z in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RL52 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL52 VZH registered?

RL52 VZH is a 2003 Nissan 350Z, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL52 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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