2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · GK55 YKF
2005 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 132,253 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK55 YKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 132,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK55 YKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (GK55 YKF) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GK55 YKF Mileage History
- 25/09/2024125,936 mi
- 25/09/2024125,936 mi
- 25/09/2025129,952 mi+4,016 mi
- 02/10/2026132,236 mi+2,284 mi
- 07/10/2026132,253 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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