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FG12 UFP

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Signs of undersides corrosion

Fail 26 May 2026 101,992 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Signs of undersides corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 92,700 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 92,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 83,639 miles

Rear discs & pads low

Fail 31 May 2024 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear discs & pads low

Pass 25 May 2023 75,378 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner fronts. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 75,260 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner fronts. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 67,907 miles

Front both headlights have condensation

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 67,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front both headlights have condensation

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 60,097 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 60,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 55,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 36,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,952 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 UFP is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black 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 FG12 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

FG12 UFP is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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