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LY55 UEL

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,087 mi
Last recorded159,087 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 UEL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 159,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end slight play

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade no good

Fail 22 May 2026 159,086 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end slight play

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade no good

Pass 9 May 2025 150,543 miles

front brake pads low and discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,625 miles

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

brake pipes coated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2023 143,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 135,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 127,885 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 127,877 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,661 miles

Advise both rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Advise crack in w/screen n/s/f not in view

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edge's

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edge's

Advise o/s/r lamp assembly cracked not showing white light

Advise slight lift to o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,683 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,433 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,934 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,934 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front plate cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,764 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,901 miles

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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LY55 UEL is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LY55 UEL, 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 LY55 UEL registered?

LY55 UEL is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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