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SY05 EPJ

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,220 mi
Last recorded161,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder98,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EPJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 161,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 161,005 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 149,556 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 137,169 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 137,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,560 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 120,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre tread low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre tread low

Pass 6 May 2010 88,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 67,204 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 67,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers wiper blade torn

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads very worn

near side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 49,488 miles

front brake discs rusty at edges

near side rear tyre getting worn

spare tyre worn at edge

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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SY05 EPJ is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY05 EPJ, 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 SY05 EPJ registered?

SY05 EPJ is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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