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Nissan 350 Z

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,498 cc

LS53 HCUMOT history

LS53 HCU is a blue petrol Nissan 350 Z first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,089 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
350 Z
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HCU was last recorded at 80,089 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 5,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,692 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,397 miles
Average per year
3,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,089 miles
  • 2025 – 74,692 miles
  • 2024 – 71,564 miles
  • 2023 – 68,809 miles
  • 2022 – 65,004 miles
  • 2020 – 56,270 miles
  • 2019 – 56,258 miles
  • 2018 – 55,748 miles
  • 2017 – 49,180 miles
  • 2016 – 41,903 miles
  • 2015 – 38,961 miles
  • 2014 – 35,409 miles
  • 2013 – 32,435 miles
  • 2012 – 29,715 miles
  • 2011 – 25,357 miles
  • 2010 – 21,170 miles
  • 2009 – 21,170 miles
  • 2008 – 16,229 miles
  • 2007 – 12,727 miles
  • 2006 – 10,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,089 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    799249229728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,089 miles (+5,397)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    187914733760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,692 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    801170457627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,676 miles (+3,112)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    212574347883
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,564 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,564 miles
    Test number
    282689584183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,809 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    938307138417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,004 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    409441608510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,270 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    290080236040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,258 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    270714786512
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car rusty

  10. Pass55,748 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    573154241161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,180 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    389982798933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,179 miles (+7,276)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    120749002850
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass41,903 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,903 miles
    Test number
    175507056864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,902 miles (+2,941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    811814678338
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass38,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    895386915084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail38,961 miles (+3,552)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    328389505009
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,409 miles (+2,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    918679504018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    567400013062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,435 miles (+2,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    209180913029
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass29,715 miles (+4,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    798205802014
    • NoteCorroded lip on onner face/s of front brake disc/s

  21. Pass25,357 miles (+4,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,357 miles
    Test number
    116625301030
    • NoteFront discs fairly scored on inner faces

  22. Pass21,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,170 miles
    Test number
    550182800009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,170 miles (+4,941)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,170 miles
    Test number
    873067759338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just above 1.6mm
    • NoteO/S/F tyre slihtly out of shape and worn on inner edge

  24. Pass16,229 miles (+3,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,229 miles
    Test number
    703337058374
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass12,727 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,727 miles
    Test number
    702614257336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,720 miles
    Test number
    911960646396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HCU

Does LS53 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HCU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HCU?
The MOT on LS53 HCU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HCU done?
LS53 HCU was recorded at 80,089 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,592 miles a year.
Has LS53 HCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HCU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 HCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 HCU find?
LS53 HCU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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