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M155 JPS

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 JPS
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 80,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 80,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,491 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks and cuts in all tyres' tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps have water ingress

Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,486 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks and cuts in all tyres' tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps have water ingress

Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 67,626 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,813 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Dec 2019 59,812 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,640 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

n/s/f inner brake pad getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2017 37,184 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 37,181 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,185 miles

Management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,185 miles

Management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,592 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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M155 JPS is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey 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 M155 JPS, 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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M155 JPS is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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