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OV05 ACJ

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,267 mi
Last recorded165,267 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ACJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 165,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 163,619 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,612 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bushes are split and displaced (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 148,369 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake clucth worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp aims slightly faded

light surface rust

Fail 4 Jul 2018 126,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake very high

headlamp aims slightly faded

light surface rust

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,962 miles

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

chassis has surface corrosion

rear brake discs worn and have a slight lip on there outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

chassis has surface corrosion

rear brake discs worn and have a slight lip on there outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 102,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,384 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,384 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,003 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,201 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,160 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 69,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre treads wearing low

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads wearing low

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2008 33,144 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 ACJ is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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