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ML05 VFW

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,195 mi
Last recorded195,195 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VFW
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 195,195 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2020 195,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 176,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and 3rd row ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,794 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 161,794 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 159,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 156,151 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 156,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 146,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,210 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 131,690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 130,283 miles

slight movement in both front bottom ball joints not considered excessive

Fail 30 May 2009 130,282 miles

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

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

slight movement in both front bottom ball joints not considered excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2009 130,272 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

offside rear light cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2008 109,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 109,548 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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ML05 VFW is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ML05 VFW, 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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ML05 VFW is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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