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BG59 XPR

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,063 mi
Last recorded153,063 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XPR
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 153,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

seats and belts not tested on 3rd row passengers due to load

Fail 29 Apr 2026 153,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

seats and belts not tested on 3rd row passengers due to load

Fail 2 Apr 2026 153,048 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2025 150,803 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 150,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 147,663 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 147,607 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 143,216 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 143,160 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,288 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 140,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear door is tricky to open from the outside

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,419 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,778 miles

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

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

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

Timing belt?

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,313 miles

From tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,990 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,877 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,535 miles

Oil leak from transfer box

Bonnet opens but stiff to open

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

Nearside rear door opens and closes but can be stiff to open

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,335 miles

front pads on limit n/s/f tyre worn edge

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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BG59 XPR 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 61.9%.

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 BG59 XPR, 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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BG59 XPR is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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