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FA06 EXF

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

215,637 mi
Last recorded215,637 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EXF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 215,637 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 213,806 miles

Front Lower under trays fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower all under vehicle corroding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides/visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 213,803 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES / small ends loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail/next to spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower under trays fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower all under vehicle corroding

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides/visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 199,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 199,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 175,523 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 175,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot be adjusted (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 152,473 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 152,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 128,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 107,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,573 miles

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

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

offside wiper rubber split

slight seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,359 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,108 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread

Rear (back) seat belts not tested as the seats are not in position

Unable to see brake pads clearly through wheels, however they appear to be low

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,108 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have low tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear (back) seat belts not tested as the seats are not in position

Unable to see brake pads clearly through wheels, however they appear to be low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,722 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,721 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 May 2010 45,392 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 31,792 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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FA06 EXF is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 96,703 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 FA06 EXF, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA06 EXF is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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