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AY05 MVF

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

217,875 mi
Last recorded217,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MVF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 217,875 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 217,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 195,460 miles

Rear tyres low

Fail 14 Dec 2017 195,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 188,650 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 188,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 182,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 172,151 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 172,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,259 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 152,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlamp washer leaking washer fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2012 136,644 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 31 Aug 2012 136,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,313 miles

slight lift in both front lower arm balljoints

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre low on edge

slight lift in both front lower arm balljoints

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,311 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,347 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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AY05 MVF is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 98,510 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 AY05 MVF, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 MVF registered?

AY05 MVF is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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