2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Nissan 350 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

1,118 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  10. Washers: not working2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks20.2%
  2. Lights & electrics18.2%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Nissan 350 Z?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2004 Nissan 350 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,118 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan 350 Z?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2004 Nissan 350 Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).