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VX12 EZL

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,903 mi
Last recorded204,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 EZL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 204,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 201,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 201,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 198,188 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4x wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 198,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4x wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 191,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Handbrake low effort

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 182,643 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 182,643 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 172,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear mid and n/s/r

hazard warning audible and visual not working with ignition off

Fail 10 May 2021 172,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear mid and n/s/r

hazard warning audible and visual not working with ignition off

Pass 5 Jun 2020 166,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 156,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 154,485 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 154,469 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

ignition barrel sticking

Fail 9 May 2016 113,147 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

ignition barrel sticking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,858 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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VX12 EZL is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VX12 EZL, 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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VX12 EZL is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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