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VE12 ZFN

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,283 mi
Last recorded149,283 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZFN
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 149,283 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 144,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,026 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 137,833 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,700 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiperblade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,124 miles

Moderate wear both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,009 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,959 miles

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)

diesel engine low emitter - no test results available

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,143 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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VE12 ZFN is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE12 ZFN, 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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VE12 ZFN is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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