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L53 SNO

2005 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 SNO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 88,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,825 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,381 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,301 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,316 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,216 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres warn on inner edgers

Head light fenses fogging over

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front strut top corroded slightly

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,617 miles

Both Front Strut Tops corroded

Both Front Top Outer Wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,785 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

engine oil leak

rear pads getting low

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,280 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,060 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Damage to o/s front wing.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,284 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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L53 SNO is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L53 SNO, 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 L53 SNO registered?

L53 SNO is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is L53 SNO safe to buy?

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