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LX55 ZWU

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Petrol 3954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ZWU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 133,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 129,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 125,260 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 125,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,561 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged at bottom but not having an effect on light output

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,587 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 111,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,749 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 96,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,610 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,990 miles

chips on windscreen.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,990 miles

chips on windscreen.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,274 miles

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

centre exhaust box collapsed inside

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,422 miles

Rear brake pads are wearing low at both sides.

engine oil requires top up.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,398 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear brake pads are wearing low at both sides.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,518 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL REQUIRES TOP UP.

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,057 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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LX55 ZWU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 3,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LX55 ZWU, 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 LX55 ZWU registered?

LX55 ZWU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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