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RO59 GWA

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,590 mi
Last recorded124,590 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 GWA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,590 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 124,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both ights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 108,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,393 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 101,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,234 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2020 91,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,279 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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RO59 GWA is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 RO59 GWA, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO59 GWA registered?

RO59 GWA is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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