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N111 JLU

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,562 mi
Last recorded154,562 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 JLU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 154,529 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 148,054 miles

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

centre exhaust mount condition

front wheel bearing play

fuel tank strap condition

Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,854 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside headlight condition

rear wiper condition

Fail 23 Nov 2023 143,824 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside headlight condition

rear wiper condition

Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn

front tyres slight edge wear

Fail 26 Nov 2020 123,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn

front tyres slight edge wear

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 112,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,109 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,621 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,275 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,807 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever nearing end of travel advise adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,813 miles

play/lift in front lower suspension ball-joints.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid level slightly low.

rear brake discs rusted.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,280 miles

front brake pads getting low.

slight lift in n.s.f bottom ball joint.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,929 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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N111 JLU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Black 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 N111 JLU, 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 N111 JLU registered?

N111 JLU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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