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OV12 YCR

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YCR
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,973 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 135,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,807 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 118,191 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 112,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,051 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 26,778 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall

Nearside mirror glass distorted

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

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,301 miles

nearside front tyre feathered on outside

offside front tyre feathered on outside

Fail 3 Jun 2015 22,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre feathered on outside

offside front tyre feathered on outside

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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OV12 YCR is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV12 YCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 YCR registered?

OV12 YCR is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is OV12 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 YCR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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