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AD05 YEJ

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YEJ
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 129,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 103,619 miles

Lateral bar corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,784 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,478 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,137 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear light lens is broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

auxillary drive belts split/perished

poor headlamp lenses are affecting dip beam patterns

Fail 29 Sep 2017 79,935 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive bind on front wheels (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working unit full of water (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working unit full of water (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

auxillary drive belts split/perished

poor headlamp lenses are affecting dip beam patterns

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,423 miles

headlamp lenses need polishing

inner faces of brake discs corroded (front and rear)

rear exhaust heat shield is adrift

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 73,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,853 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres going bald on inner edges

oil level not on dipstick 2LTS added to enable test

play in steering

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,852 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres going bald on inner edges

oil level not on dipstick 2LTS added to enable test

play in steering

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate needs replacing

n/s washer jets need attention

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all wiper blades are split

oil warning lamp illuminated, added 1.3 litres customer oil, plus added 2.3 litres nta oil

Fail 31 May 2011 52,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all wiper blades are split

oil warning lamp illuminated, added 1.3 litres customer oil, plus added 2.3 litres nta oil

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,543 miles

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,637 miles

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Various damage to N/S Bodywork.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,637 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Various damage to N/S Bodywork.

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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AD05 YEJ is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD05 YEJ, 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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AD05 YEJ is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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