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FP55 WAA

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,279 mi
Last recorded163,279 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 WAA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 163,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside has surface corrosion in places

Fail 20 Feb 2024 163,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended doesn't retract (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside has surface corrosion in places

Pass 8 Feb 2023 152,760 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All areas front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 152,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no beam pattern - led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All areas front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 147,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All area front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 142,432 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 142,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 140,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 140,053 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 138,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 131,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 131,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,471 miles

Both rear most seat belts not fully checked due to seats in stowed position

Fail 17 Dec 2014 124,471 miles

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

Both rear most seat belts not fully checked due to seats in stowed position

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,656 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,545 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,333 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP55 WAA is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FP55 WAA, 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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FP55 WAA is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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