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SW61 FTW

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,533 mi
Last recorded136,533 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FTW
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 136,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear seat belts not checked due to customers property on rear seats

Pass 4 Nov 2023 121,356 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 111,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,681 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Worn body mounting bush

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 75,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Worn body mounting bush

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,164 miles

Parking brake needs adjustment

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

Pass 3 May 2017 58,974 miles

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,085 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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SW61 FTW is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW61 FTW, 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 SW61 FTW registered?

SW61 FTW is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SW61 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 FTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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