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AP56 BVE

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,645 mi
Last recorded186,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BVE
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 186,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 174,179 miles

Both rear tyres right on the legal limit

Fail 9 Dec 2024 174,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Both rear adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres right on the legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2023 165,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 151,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Door handle is slightly tricky

Fail 10 Jan 2023 151,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Door handle is slightly tricky

Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,818 miles

Offside Rear door is tricky to open

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 111,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

squeal coming from nearside front wheel

various parts of under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Fail 14 Jan 2020 111,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

squeal coming from nearside front wheel

various parts of under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,877 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 92,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,396 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,640 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 28,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 21,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 20,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 18,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,183 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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AP56 BVE is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 96,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP56 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP56 BVE is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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