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AF55 HBZ

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

187,969 mi
Last recorded187,969 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HBZ
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 187,969 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mounting arm corroded

Offside Rear subframe mounting arm corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 187,898 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting arm corroded

Offside Rear subframe mounting arm corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 179,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 179,691 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 159,184 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear rear axle has oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2019 159,183 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear rear axle has oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2019 159,178 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced strengthening brace extensively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle has oil leak

Rear rear axle heat sheilding extensively corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 134,822 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,599 miles

rear cross beam corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,120 miles

body brace corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 103,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

body brace corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,072 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

exhaust corroded(heat shields loose)

nearside front tyre deteriorated cracks to inner tyre wall 225/45r18

offside front tyre deteriorated cracks to inner tyre wall 225/45r18

Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild corroded/loose

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge 225/45r18

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge 225/45r18

slight play in offside inner rack joint area

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,352 miles

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

tinted windows all round

Fail 28 Nov 2012 68,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

tinted windows all round

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,052 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,716 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 36,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,424 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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AF55 HBZ is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AF55 HBZ, 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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AF55 HBZ is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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