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DG59 JAU

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,105 mi
Last recorded135,105 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,105 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot slightly perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,619 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but still ok.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield loose.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,217 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods ()

No acceleration detected for emissions

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,363 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tyread

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,914 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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DG59 JAU is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DG59 JAU, 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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What year was DG59 JAU registered?

DG59 JAU is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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