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RF53 TDV

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,747 mi
Last recorded97,747 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TDV
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,165 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,749 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,026 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges centre 3/4 ok

Fail 3 Nov 2012 61,026 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on outer edges centre 3/4 ok

Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,253 miles

decelerometer used for testing brakes due to lsd fitted to vehicle.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

one washer jet not working on offside wiper blade but still suplying enough water to clean screen.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,990 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,153 miles

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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RF53 TDV is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF53 TDV, 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 23 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 RF53 TDV registered?

RF53 TDV is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is RF53 TDV safe to buy?

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