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RJ62 FSV

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,614 mi
Last recorded197,614 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 FSV
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 197,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 197,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 197,530 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 191,109 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 184,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 184,758 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 181,035 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 181,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 174,692 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2021 174,689 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2020 170,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,922 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 161,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,554 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RJ62 FSV is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ62 FSV, 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 RJ62 FSV registered?

RJ62 FSV is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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