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FY62 GFZ

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,899 mi
Last recorded59,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 GFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,526 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 43,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,287 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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FY62 GFZ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY62 GFZ, 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 FY62 GFZ registered?

FY62 GFZ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is FY62 GFZ safe to buy?

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