Nissan Pathfinder MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Pathfinder. Check any Pathfinder by registration number below.

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63.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-18.0%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan Pathfinder — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Pathfinder has an average MOT pass rate of 63.1%, which is 18.0 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the Pathfinder can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Pathfinder for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Pathfinder, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Pathfinder performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 845 vehicles

68.8%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

31.0%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2013

Based on 985 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

35.6%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2012

Based on 1,013 vehicles

61.9%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

34.4%

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2011

Based on 1,632 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

31.0%

2010

Based on 1,309 vehicles

65.3%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

28.2%

2009

Based on 1,817 vehicles

57.5%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

34.1%

2008

Based on 1,365 vehicles

58.8%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

34.3%

2007

Based on 2,734 vehicles

60.1%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2006

Based on 2,543 vehicles

60.7%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2005

Based on 1,502 vehicles

65.2%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

26.1%

0

Based on 8,940 vehicles

69.0%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Pathfinder

The most common reasons a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.7%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.6%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

3.4%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.3%

Nissan Pathfinder Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

7.6%

Front Nearside

6.7%

Front Offside

6.4%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

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92.4% pass rate

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74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Pathfinder MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Pathfinder?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Pathfinder is 63.1% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Pathfinder?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Pathfinder are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.7%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 63.1%, the Nissan Pathfinder is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Pathfinder?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Pathfinder?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Pathfinder: 152,931 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pathfinder to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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