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VN61 FTX

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 FTX
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,651 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring sitting differently to offside rear, initially appears broken at bottom of coil. Further inspection suggests intact. Unable to investigate further without dismantling, benefit of doubt given.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 55,160 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both jets inop (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,005 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,005 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,114 miles

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 31,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,923 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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VN61 FTX is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VN61 FTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 FTX registered?

VN61 FTX is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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