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WJ12 RFF

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 RFF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,697 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 73,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,095 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive all over the engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis from front to rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive all over the engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator cover damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis from front to rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 64,575 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,224 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 57,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,835 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 48,708 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides not working! Fuse? (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,759 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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WJ12 RFF is a 2012 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 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 WJ12 RFF, 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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What year was WJ12 RFF registered?

WJ12 RFF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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