CarVerify

Free Car Check

AB03 SLY

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Blue Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 SLY
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 136,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 127,845 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,557 miles

both front to rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 125,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front to rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,903 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,803 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,693 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,516 miles

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

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,968 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,744 miles

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,936 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
Full Nissan 350 Z reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AB03 SLY is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB03 SLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB03 SLY?

You can check the full history of AB03 SLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AB03 SLY registered?

AB03 SLY is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is AB03 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 SLY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB03 SLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AB03 SLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.