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FD56 VUA

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VUA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat down seattbelt not check

Fail 3 Mar 2020 137,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat down seattbelt not check

Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,944 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 129,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,060 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front to back (6.1.B.2)

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

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

eel light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer cv boot have slight leakage.

exhaust system in poor condition.

light corrosion to chassis.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,420 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer cv boot have slight leakage.

exhaust system in poor condition.

light corrosion to chassis.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,165 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,577 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,561 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,950 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

both rear tyres starting to split around inner sidewalls

front wiper blades worn and noisy

winscreen washer jets have a reduced output

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

front wiper blades worn and noisy

winscreen washer jets have a reduced output

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,918 miles

crack on n/s of windscreen outside swept area

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads 3-4mm left

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack on n/s of windscreen outside swept area

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads 3-4mm left

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,519 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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FD56 VUA is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD56 VUA, 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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FD56 VUA is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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