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FV55 HLU

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,881 mi
Last recorded164,881 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HLU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 164,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 160,946 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 160,946 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 156,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

full tailgate will not open but the split screen was working at time of test

rear diff bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2019 156,345 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative eps and tracktion light on (1.7 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

full tailgate will not open but the split screen was working at time of test

rear diff bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2018 153,003 miles

Central exhaust section has slight blow along seam

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 150,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 146,236 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 146,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 142,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 137,593 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 137,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 131,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 131,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,864 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre fitted to near side front

Fail 21 Dec 2011 125,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,506 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 115,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 101,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 82,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,227 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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FV55 HLU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV55 HLU, 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 FV55 HLU registered?

FV55 HLU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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