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J999 AFG

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,376 mi
Last recorded92,376 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 AFG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 92,376 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 92,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steel clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 78,616 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 78,613 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users pipes running to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached bracket broken from vehicle (4.10 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,400 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 70,489 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,479 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,674 miles

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

tailgage stuts inop

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,670 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tailgage stuts inop

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 65,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,096 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,785 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 138,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,766 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 126,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,901 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,785 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 68,785 miles

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

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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J999 AFG is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J999 AFG, 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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J999 AFG is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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