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EN53 JCU

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,564 mi
Last recorded172,564 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 JCU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 172,564 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 May 2020 172,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 168,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - inner edges, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 168,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - inner edges, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 166,691 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 161,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 145,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,764 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE SHOULDERS.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LETTER/NUMBERS SMALLER THAN REQUIREMENTS.

parking brake pedal travel long.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,818 miles

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL LONG.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,397 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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EN53 JCU is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EN53 JCU registered?

EN53 JCU is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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