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SY63 CBU

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,182 mi
Last recorded140,182 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Pathfinder71,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 CBU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 140,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 130,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank damp

headlamp leveler broken

heat shield loose at rear

rear diff leaking oil

rear fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 116,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high possibly due to faulty level sensor (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear headlamp levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,193 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,941 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 95,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,407 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 26 Aug 2019 63,468 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,185 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 55,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,891 miles

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,233 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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SY63 CBU is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 71,253 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 SY63 CBU, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY63 CBU is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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