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AX61 FJA

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,780 mi
Last recorded101,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 FJA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,942 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 82,297 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat base not fully fitting correctly but does secure into place

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 82,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat base not fully fitting correctly but does secure into place

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,256 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 48,444 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake very little reserve travel left

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 41,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 35,104 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

both head lamp washer not always working.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,484 miles

there is a what seems to be a thorn in the offside rear tyre which is in an non repairable area.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 17,269 miles

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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AX61 FJA is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey 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 AX61 FJA, 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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AX61 FJA is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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