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XIW 4883

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,599 mi
Last recorded99,599 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 4883
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,599 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO CHASSIS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

BACKPLATES CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2XNAILS ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH[245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silencers corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general {age related} corrosion

mileometer not working

Pass 11 May 2023 99,599 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 99,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,599 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 99,599 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 99,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,599 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,538 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and sill corroed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and sill corroed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel feed corroed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,530 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear shock absorbers weak

slight damage to all the wheels

Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,529 miles

Oil leak

damage to all the wheels.

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shockers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,649 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wiper split.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wiper split.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,947 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 94,930 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,377 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,651 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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XIW 4883 is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XIW 4883, 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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XIW 4883 is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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