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M13 CEP

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 CEP
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 131,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre uneven tread wear

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 13 May 2025 131,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre uneven tread wear

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 22 May 2024 123,050 miles

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

Steering rack has slight movement when shaken.

Fail 20 May 2024 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter leaking grease.

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

Steering rack has slight movement when shaken.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 116,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch liner missing.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 116,424 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 110,490 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 110,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished/ cracking

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter perished/ cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement from steering rack securing bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2020 99,843 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 92,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,280 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

high handbrake travel

oil leak

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in front lower ball joints

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,603 miles

grease residue around outer c.v gaitors inner clip area

high level brake light not working

slight play in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint

some corrosion to exhaust system

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,199 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,577 miles

grease residue around outer c.v gaitors inner clips

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver

Fail 3 Jun 2015 35,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grease residue around outer c.v gaitors inner clips

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver

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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M13 CEP is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M13 CEP, 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 M13 CEP registered?

M13 CEP is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is M13 CEP safe to buy?

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