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OV05 DJF

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,306 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 116,306 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 111,345 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 111,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 105,885 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 105,879 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 99,161 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 92,929 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 92,929 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2020 88,972 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 88,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 85,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 85,278 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 79,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake just passed may require adjustment

Fail 8 May 2018 79,337 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake just passed may require adjustment

Pass 9 May 2017 74,311 miles

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

Nearside Front c.v boot has pin hole c.v but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 4 May 2016 68,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 54,944 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 48,899 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,893 miles

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 30,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,907 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,899 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 DJF is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DJF, 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 OV05 DJF registered?

OV05 DJF is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is OV05 DJF safe to buy?

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