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MF12 EXD

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,758 mi
Last recorded157,758 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EXD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 157,758 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed nsf outer door handle sticking out and not returning - may lead to door not be closed fully (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ns door mirror repeater cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf track rod end dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front nsf foglight broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective ns wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf headlight condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr on 2mm - seek replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft front UJ showing signs of wear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 157,757 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front propshaft front joint has loose nut/bolt fixing (one of four) (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed nsf outer door handle sticking out and not returning - may lead to door not be closed fully (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ns door mirror repeater cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf track rod end dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front nsf foglight broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective ns wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf headlight condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr on 2mm - seek replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft front UJ showing signs of wear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,182 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2025 148,182 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative No washer fluid. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,991 miles

front pads appear low

under side muddy

Fail 23 Jan 2024 134,991 miles

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

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

front pads appear low

under side muddy

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,752 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,333 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 67,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

covers fitted

wipers deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,463 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

covers fitted

wipers deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,746 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 45,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Covers Fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,352 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,663 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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MF12 EXD is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF12 EXD, 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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MF12 EXD is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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