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VU57 VUA

2007 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,366 mi
Last recorded163,366 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder89,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 VUA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 163,366 miles

All suspemsion corrodedp

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 158,592 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 158,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 156,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 155,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 145,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 137,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,967 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 136,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 132,291 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 127,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,971 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,670 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,520 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,347 miles

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

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

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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VU57 VUA is a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 89,022 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 VU57 VUA, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU57 VUA registered?

VU57 VUA is a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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