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FG12 NVW

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NVW
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 102,223 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 102,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,086 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 87,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,617 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 79,616 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front propshaft rear joint at gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes connecting to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion at front side of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 70,017 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes connecting to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion at front side of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,665 miles

front exhaust flexy started to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,250 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded in middle box

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,082 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,722 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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FG12 NVW is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black 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 Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG12 NVW, 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 FG12 NVW registered?

FG12 NVW is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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