2004 Nissan 350 Z · 4,256 MOT tests
2004 Nissan 350 Z reliability
2004 Nissan 350 Zs fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 350 Z years (4,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 95,554
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,256
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.3% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Nissan 350 Z
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.3%
- Suspension9.8%
- Brakes6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Seat belts and airbags4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.17%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.05%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.66%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.35%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.33%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.27%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.51%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.4%)
Is a 2004 Nissan 350 Z reliable?
2004 Nissan 350 Zs fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 350 Z years (4,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Nissan 350 Z MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.41% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (3.17% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Nissan 350 Z have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Nissan 350 Z shows 95,554 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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