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WU56 VEM

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,423 mi
Last recorded154,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 VEM
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,423 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 154,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 134,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,543 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 106,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,668 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,586 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,582 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,272 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 39,272 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,813 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 17,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WU56 VEM is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 96,703 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 WU56 VEM, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU56 VEM registered?

WU56 VEM is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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