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LS59 UFA

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 UFA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,000 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 125,794 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle stalled multiple times, 4wd warning lamp came on, will not accelerate to suitable speed for decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake calliper coated in brake fluid, cannot identify if leaking or not

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,666 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 107,666 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,743 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,961 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door difficult to open

Fail 4 Nov 2019 77,124 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door difficult to open

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,450 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine covers and undedrtrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 60,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine covers and undedrtrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,080 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 51,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,108 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 35,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,076 miles

All 4 tyres are getting low and will need renewal within 4/5 months or so.

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

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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LS59 UFA is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 LS59 UFA, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS59 UFA registered?

LS59 UFA is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LS59 UFA safe to buy?

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