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AU12 YCZ

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YCZ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,273 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 56,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,632 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 48,136 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 42,137 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,640 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 36,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 24,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mount deteriorated but no excessive movement

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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AU12 YCZ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 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 AU12 YCZ, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU12 YCZ registered?

AU12 YCZ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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