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SM05 HTE

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HTE
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded thru first skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,113 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded / plated / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,903 miles

heavy under sealed / chassis /axle /brakes surface rust

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,808 miles

brake dust shields rusted

chassis and other components surface rust

mounts for rear bumper plastics rusted off

undertray/ side steps fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 78,736 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake dust shields rusted

chassis and other components surface rust

mounts for rear bumper plastics rusted off

undertray/ side steps fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 74,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,577 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorateds

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,740 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Traction control light coming on during test

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,138 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2010 45,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,281 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 34,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM05 HTE is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM05 HTE, 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 SM05 HTE registered?

SM05 HTE is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is SM05 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 HTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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