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MA09 HFN

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,525 mi
Last recorded156,525 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 HFN
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 156,525 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 156,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 156,254 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 154,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,827 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 137,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 112,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2018 103,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 103,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,262 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,212 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,553 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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MA09 HFN is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MA09 HFN, 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 MA09 HFN registered?

MA09 HFN is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is MA09 HFN safe to buy?

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