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AU09 TXL

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,559 mi
Last recorded161,559 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TXL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 161,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 155,987 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 155,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 151,272 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 151,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases detatched at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 147,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 144,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 138,992 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 138,991 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 132,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 127,248 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 117,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 99,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

a number of minor chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2015 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

a number of minor chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,377 miles

N/S/R tyre cut but not to requirements required to fail MOT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,377 miles

N/S/R tyre cut but not to requirements required to fail MOT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU09 TXL is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 AU09 TXL, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU09 TXL registered?

AU09 TXL is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is AU09 TXL safe to buy?

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