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BF12 HAU

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HAU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,561 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,560 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 98,186 miles

((heavily undersealed)) throughout

Fail 4 Mar 2025 98,184 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

((heavily undersealed)) throughout

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,684 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,992 miles

heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,032 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,223 miles

chassis and brake pipes coverd in underseal

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and brake pipes coverd in underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,803 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 31,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,599 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,599 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,144 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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BF12 HAU is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF12 HAU, 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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BF12 HAU is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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