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FY55 UXJ

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UXJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 166,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 157,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 148,717 miles

chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

off side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 142,005 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 142,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 125,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 122,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 122,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,715 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,712 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2017 96,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,804 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,914 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 46,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,457 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FY55 UXJ is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY55 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 UXJ registered?

FY55 UXJ is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 UXJ safe to buy?

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