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HG05 PVD

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,177 mi
Last recorded172,177 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 PVD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 172,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 166,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 166,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 160,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 160,030 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 135,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,830 miles

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

surface corrosion under all vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2021 129,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under all vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2019 127,791 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 127,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,712 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,414 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,952 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Two child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2008 30,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Two child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

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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HG05 PVD is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black 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 HG05 PVD, 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 HG05 PVD registered?

HG05 PVD is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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