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DG55 VFE

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VFE
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 168,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 168,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 151,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 139,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 135,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,948 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 118,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,111 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2017 99,742 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 95,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 88,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 88,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,864 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,515 miles

fluid around ABS pump

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,495 miles

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

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

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

fluid around ABS pump

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,783 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,126 miles

Spare tyre flat on inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,953 miles

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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DG55 VFE is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG55 VFE, 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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DG55 VFE is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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