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VE61 NFZ

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 NFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 160,656 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease in surrounding area as well (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 160,656 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease in surrounding area as well (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 156,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch inner arch guard (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 May 2024 152,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 141,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 141,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,126 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge slighty

Fail 14 Dec 2020 119,045 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge slighty

offside mirror cover missing / side indicator lens cover

Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 92,872 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 92,838 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhuast clamp corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhuast clamp corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,032 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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VE61 NFZ is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 81,998 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 VE61 NFZ, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE61 NFZ is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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