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DF53 SAS

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,619 mi
Last recorded163,619 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SAS
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 163,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,839 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded and worn

rear chassis corroded in places

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,792 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 106,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,321 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 55,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,928 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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DF53 SAS is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DF53 SAS, 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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DF53 SAS is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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