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WJ13 VBG

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,577 mi
Last recorded149,577 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Pathfinder71,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 VBG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 149,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear strap modified (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 149,427 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear strap modified (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 137,844 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 136,332 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 114,238 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed [Belt in boot compartment seat] (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Repeater lamp slightly damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2022 94,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed [Belt in boot compartment seat] (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre 2.20mm inside edge centre 3/4 tread band and out of shape

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Puncture, ()

Offside rear tyre 2.20mm inside edge centre 3/4 tread band and out of shape

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,964 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,964 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,656 miles

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged

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

Small chip zone A windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged

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

Small chip zone A windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,521 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ13 VBG is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 71,253 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 WJ13 VBG, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ13 VBG is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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