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RA05 XZU

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XZU
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 82,679 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 69,575 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 66,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 61,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 61,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underfloor bracing slightly damaged

Undertray not fully secured

nearside front Tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front Valve stem perished

offside front Tyre worn on the inner edge & has a cut

Fail 3 Jul 2015 56,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underfloor bracing slightly damaged

Undertray not fully secured

nearside front Tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front Valve stem perished

offside front Tyre worn on the inner edge & has a cut

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front (both) Tyre(s) are worn on the inner edge

nearside rear Tyre has a deep cut but can not see ply or cords

rear (both) Tyre(s) are severely worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,782 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front (both) Tyre(s) are worn on the inner edge

nearside rear Tyre has a deep cut but can not see ply or cords

rear (both) Tyre(s) are severely worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,770 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,371 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,439 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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RA05 XZU is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 59,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA05 XZU, 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 21 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 RA05 XZU registered?

RA05 XZU is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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