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C3 RWD

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

247,595 mi
Last recorded247,595 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RWD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 247,595 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 239,039 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 238,981 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed at anti roll bar mounting area .( Anti roll bar not attached ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 229,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 216,706 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 203,689 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 203,685 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 195,037 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 191,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 186,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 186,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 181,904 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 181,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 172,726 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 172,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 161,068 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 146,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 127,007 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 127,007 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

movement in ns rear seat mountings

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,904 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 101,904 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,213 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 74,997 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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C3 RWD is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C3 RWD, 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 C3 RWD registered?

C3 RWD is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is C3 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RWD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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