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AF05 GUX

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GUX
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 95,142 miles

Corrosion underside, suspension, springs, exhaust, brake lines, brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (scrapes) and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,640 miles

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

Exhaust corroding, scrapes on flexi joins

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underside, sills, spings suspension, rear underside brace

Fail 19 Mar 2025 93,640 miles

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

Exhaust corroding, scrapes on flexi joins

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underside, sills, spings suspension, rear underside brace

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,876 miles

both front tyres bald on both edges

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 91,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front tyres bald on both edges

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion underbody, brake pipes, suspension components, sub-frames

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 85,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion underbody, brake pipes, suspension components, sub-frames

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,782 miles

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and very low

O/s/f tyre low and very low inner edge 225/45/18

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,412 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges 225/45/18

Fail 24 Jan 2020 80,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake pads low

Front tyres low on inner edges 225/45/18

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,175 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 75,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,029 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,741 miles

Headlights poor condition

general suspension corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlights poor condition

general suspension corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2015 57,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,348 miles

Headlights poor pattern

O/s/f tyre bald on edges and on legal limit

Rear tyres heavily cracked and split through tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 53,666 miles

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

front brake discs carroded on inner face

front brake pads wearing low

front wipers poor on clearing

osf tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,666 miles

front brake discs carroded on inner face

front brake pads wearing low

front wipers poor on clearing

osf tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,557 miles

N/S & O/S Front suspension bushes starting to perish

N/S & O/S Sill covers fitted

Some corrosion to N/S & O/S front discs

Pass 17 May 2010 44,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2010 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,122 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,159 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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AF05 GUX is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF05 GUX, 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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AF05 GUX is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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