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NC05 OBU

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,280 mi
Last recorded178,280 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 OBU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 178,280 miles

chassis has general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2019 173,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing the full check of seat belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight play osr drop link

underside corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 169,818 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 169,818 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 163,639 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 163,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 163,499 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play lift (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis by mounting in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint creaking also (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to wear low

headlamp light output slightly weak due to HID lamp coversion

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 136,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 21 May 2011 66,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,471 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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NC05 OBU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NC05 OBU, 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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NC05 OBU is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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