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AK55 RKZ

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RKZ
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 128,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (x2) Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 127,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Recommend replacing the catalytic converter.! Struggled to meet the requirements. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (x2) Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,233 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2, Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,498 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 106,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,634 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,676 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,971 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,024 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 18 Jan 2011 54,128 miles

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

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

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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AK55 RKZ is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK55 RKZ, 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 AK55 RKZ registered?

AK55 RKZ is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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