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AY05 XJU

2005 Nissan 350 Z

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XJU
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 78,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,565 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,878 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 74,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,878 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 74,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,707 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,697 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,128 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front disc inner face rusting/wear to both front discs/slight surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2010 47,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,554 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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AY05 XJU is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY05 XJU, 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

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What year was AY05 XJU registered?

AY05 XJU is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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