2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

174 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

145Well above average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 174 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  2. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits1.1%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.1%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.1%
  9. Horn: not working1.1%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  5. Tyres2.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2005 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 174 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Nissan Skyline reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 145, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).