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FV05 EJO

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,278 mi
Last recorded221,278 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 221,278 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly insecure

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

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

Rear cross member borderline corroded

Vehicle has had multiple welding repairs carried out over the years to a borderline standard

Fail 14 Feb 2022 221,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly insecure

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

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

Rear cross member borderline corroded

Vehicle has had multiple welding repairs carried out over the years to a borderline standard

Pass 12 Dec 2020 210,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 199,344 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

possible fuel weeping at n/s chassis pipes/tank area

Pass 6 Jun 2018 190,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 190,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 184,182 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 6 Jun 2017 184,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 May 2016 171,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 157,659 miles

Both rear and nearside front anti roll-bar links have slight play

Fail 13 May 2015 157,658 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear and nearside front anti roll-bar links have slight play

Pass 13 May 2014 139,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 139,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 96,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 90,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,494 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FV05 EJO is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV05 EJO, 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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What year was FV05 EJO registered?

FV05 EJO is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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