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AY05 YUS

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,151 mi
Last recorded159,151 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YUS
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 150,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 132,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 122,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 110,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 105,058 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,291 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,043 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 73,682 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 73,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,156 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel in need of near future attention

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,851 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YUS is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AY05 YUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 YUS registered?

AY05 YUS is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is AY05 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YUS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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