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C5 FHD

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Pathfinder71,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FHD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 69,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight damage to the tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,463 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,814 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 57,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,179 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 52,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,945 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,864 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,656 miles

rear brake pads required soon

Fail 27 Dec 2017 36,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads required soon

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,140 miles

Nearside Front 3mm tyre balding outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 3.5mm tyre balding outer edges

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

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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C5 FHD is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C5 FHD, 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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What year was C5 FHD registered?

C5 FHD is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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