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KU55 ZWL

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,269 mi
Last recorded142,269 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 ZWL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 142,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 142,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 137,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,116 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 128,036 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure no clamp on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative No switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 119,312 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 118,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,815 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,399 miles

front to rear corrosion

under trays on

Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear corrosion

under trays on

Pass 17 Sep 2017 86,977 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Engine Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Slight Damage

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Outer Wall Slightly Cracked

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Wear On Outer Wall

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,869 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KU55 ZWL is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU55 ZWL, 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 KU55 ZWL registered?

KU55 ZWL is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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