2004 Nissan Hardtop 3.0L Diesel · AP04 VTZ
2004 Nissan Hardtop (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 110,704 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN HARDTOP
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP04 VTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 110,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP04 VTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Hardtop (AP04 VTZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
AP04 VTZ Mileage History
- 01/09/2022107,732 mi
- 11/09/2023108,748 mi+1,016 mi
- 05/09/2024109,928 mi+1,180 mi
- 24/09/2024109,927 mi-1 mi
- 02/09/2025110,704 mi+777 mi
Average of roughly 990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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