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EF12 PFA

2012 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,840 mi
Last recorded149,840 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 PFA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 18 Aug 2026 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,781 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 136,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both. (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 126,891 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on the inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2023 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear u-jay (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,690 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear ujay (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2022 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear ujay (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,904 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,366 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,647 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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EF12 PFA is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF12 PFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF12 PFA is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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