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AU59 UWS

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,015 mi
Last recorded114,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UWS
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,015 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,015 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO FRONT PADS (1.2.1 (g))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,893 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2556517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front spot light damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2019 101,991 miles

Emissions not tested Heavy blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing Both (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front spot light damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,771 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 80,661 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,703 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,702 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,856 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 50,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 21,168 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 4mm & has cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre on 3mm & has cuts in tread.

rear pads 50% worn, unable to see inner pads.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 21,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower shock bushes falling out.

both wipers smearing.

front pads 80% worn, unable to see inner pads.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s washer jet blocked.

o/s/f tyre on 4mm & has cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre on 3mm & has cuts in tread.

rear pads 50% worn, unable to see inner pads.

slight brake imbalance of 16%.

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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AU59 UWS is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU59 UWS, 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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AU59 UWS is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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