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GJ55 ORU

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ORU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 157,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 156,929 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 156,849 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 151,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 151,097 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 150,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,337 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 136,312 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 136,254 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,124 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 136,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,058 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 128,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 147,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 137,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 5 Aug 2010 84,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel not fully tight.

Third row of seats not in use at time of test.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 84,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel not fully tight.

Third row of seats not in use at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,197 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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GJ55 ORU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ55 ORU, 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 GJ55 ORU registered?

GJ55 ORU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is GJ55 ORU safe to buy?

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