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M555 BLB

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,151 mi
Last recorded161,151 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 BLB
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 161,151 miles

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

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

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

both rear exhaust brkt bushes deteriorated

oil is evident on the underside of the vehicle around gearbox

Fail 4 Dec 2025 161,151 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear exhaust brkt bushes deteriorated

oil is evident on the underside of the vehicle around gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,145 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 144,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,075 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 138,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,202 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 128,202 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,441 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,799 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge 2754520 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber torn off

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,280 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,537 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,590 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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M555 BLB is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M555 BLB, 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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M555 BLB is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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