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YJ52 SMW

2005 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

272,727 mi
Last recorded272,727 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SMW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 272,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 266,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 262,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 259,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 255,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 251,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 250,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 239,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 233,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 226,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 219,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 217,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 205,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 196,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 186,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 186,692 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 160,540 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 160,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 150,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 136,309 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 136,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 96,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,575 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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YJ52 SMW is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YJ52 SMW, 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 YJ52 SMW registered?

YJ52 SMW is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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