2004 Nissan 350Z 3.5L Petrol · FC04 UON

Most recent MOT outcome The latest MOT on 11 August 2022 was recorded as a PASS at 70,766 mi. The test notes several advisories and a non‑excessive oil leak, but none were classified as a failure at the time of re‑testing. A failed MOT a day earlier (10 Aug 2022) listed the same items – notably the rear tyre tread depths, front tyre edge wear, brake‑pad wear, suspension arm bush wear, exhaust‑heatshield corrosion and a small oil leak. The fact that the vehicle passed on the second test indicates those defects were addressed sufficiently to satisfy the legal minimum, though they remain points of ongoing wear. Recurring mechanical pattern - Tyres: Both rear tyres were below the 1.6 mm legal limit in August 2022, and earlier tests flagged front‑tyre edge wear (2022) and front‑tyre condition close to the limit (2019). This suggests a consistent pattern of tyre wear, possibly from uneven loading or alignment issues. - Brakes: Near‑side rear brake pads were noted as “wearing thin” in 2022; no earlier brake‑pad comments were recorded. - Suspension: A front upper suspension arm pin/bush was reported as worn in 2022, though it did not cause excessive movement. - Exhaust & oil: Corroded exhaust heat‑shield and a small, non‑excessive oil leak were both recorded in 2022, but not in earlier years. Trend analysis The MOT record shows a clean slate from 2019 to 2021, then a cluster of wear‑related advisories in 2022.