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FY59 HXL

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,244 mi
Last recorded62,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 HXL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 62,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 56,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlamps slightly cloudy

light corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,255 miles

Chassis / underbody part undersealed.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,307 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,859 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2018 22,831 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,181 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,118 miles

Centre exhaust mount split

all three wipers old,rear split

high level brake light leds starting to fail

Fail 30 Sep 2015 16,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mount split

all three wipers old,rear split

high level brake light leds starting to fail

Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,195 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,050 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 11,049 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,113 miles

had a cut on tread o/s/rear

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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FY59 HXL is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 FY59 HXL, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY59 HXL is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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