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SS51 MES

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,454 mi
Last recorded111,454 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 MES
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,935 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 104,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 101,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 98,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 91,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 88,092 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 85,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 85,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 83,651 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 May 2011 82,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 80,415 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 77,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,642 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 68,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SS51 MES is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SS51 MES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SS51 MES registered?

SS51 MES is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SS51 MES safe to buy?

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