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GJ55 VNG

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,343 mi
Last recorded175,343 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VNG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 168,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 161,664 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 150,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin allround (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 137,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 137,360 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 129,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 123,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear getting low (3.5.1g)

rear tyres getting low on tread f/ tyres wearing inside outside edges

Pass 16 May 2016 114,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 105,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 96,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 85,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 73,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn low on edges

offside front lower ball joint - slight play/wear

Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn low on edges

offside front lower ball joint - slight play/wear

Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs badly lipped and worn

rear discs lipped

Fail 15 Jan 2009 38,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs badly lipped and worn

rear discs lipped

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 VNG is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ55 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

GJ55 VNG is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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