2006 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · GY06 GAO
2006 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 203,704 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY06 GAO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2022
- 203,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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GY06 GAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (GY06 GAO) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area ma”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area m”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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: Poor
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