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MC52 PUK

2002 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan 350 Z65,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 PUK
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,242 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 125,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 125,204 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside headlight dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,635 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside headlight not lit (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,313 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,683 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,170 miles

Under panel fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2018 43,160 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Under panel fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,243 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 21,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,465 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,722 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 6,722 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Nissan 350 Z?

Based on 157,558 MOT tests across 9,580 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
3,865
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,075
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,895
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,682
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,666
position lamp(s) not working 1,642
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MC52 PUK is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,122 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 350 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,075 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC52 PUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 350 Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC52 PUK registered?

MC52 PUK is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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