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BP05 VEV

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

221,315 mi
Last recorded221,315 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VEV
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 221,315 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 215,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 208,417 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 208,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 183,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 183,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jan 2018 175,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 165,838 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 165,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 154,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 136,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Aug 2013 123,053 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2012 107,346 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,715 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 92,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,482 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 75,763 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,978 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,523 miles

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside.

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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BP05 VEV is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BP05 VEV, 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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BP05 VEV is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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