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OV05 AAX

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

205,380 mi
Last recorded205,380 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 AAX
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 205,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in front propshaft rear UJ

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Underside dirty

Fail 21 Feb 2025 205,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in front propshaft rear UJ

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Underside dirty

Pass 26 Feb 2024 204,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Third row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged third row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2022 201,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 195,678 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 170,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 154,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,089 miles

Boot full - cannot fully inspect third row seats or belts

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damp around steering rack

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Jun 2017 142,089 miles

Boot full - cannot fully inspect third row seats or belts

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damp around steering rack

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 May 2016 128,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 116,763 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 88,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,368 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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OV05 AAX is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV05 AAX, 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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OV05 AAX is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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