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HF05 OFT

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OFT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2023 90,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake shields corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Vehicle undersealed

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,978 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 83,556 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 76,283 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper suspension arms, castle nuts missing split pins

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,419 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust catalyst heat shields corroded

rear parking brake imbalance

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2019 65,408 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust catalyst heat shields corroded

rear parking brake imbalance

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 May 2018 60,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,651 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 65,651 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,204 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

bonnet hinges are siezed

front & rear brake discs have slight corrosion

front & rear brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,570 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

front & rear brake discs have slight corrosion at inner faces

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,556 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

front & rear brake discs have slight corrosion at inner faces

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,983 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HF05 OFT is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF05 OFT, 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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HF05 OFT is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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