2005 Nissan 350 Z · 4,623 MOT tests
2005 Nissan 350 Z reliability
2005 Nissan 350 Zs fail 27% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 350 Z years (4,623 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- 27%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 85,576
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,623
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.6% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Nissan 350 Z
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.1%
- Suspension7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Brakes4.6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.42%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.88%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.81%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.7%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.36%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.29%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.29%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.84%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.17%)
Is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z reliable?
2005 Nissan 350 Zs fail 27% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 350 Z years (4,623 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Nissan 350 Z MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.42% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.88% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (2.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Nissan 350 Z have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Nissan 350 Z shows 85,576 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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