NISSAN PATHFINDER MOT pass rate
63.1% of 9,076 NISSAN PATHFINDER MOT tests pass.
The PATHFINDER passes 63.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN PATHFINDER passes 63.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 66.3% at 6–10 years to 61.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 66.3% | 205 | 93,441 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.1% | 3,697 | 112,693 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.4% | 5,166 | 137,689 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PATHFINDER
The most common reason the NISSAN PATHFINDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 66.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 51.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 31.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 14.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN PATHFINDER?
- 63.1% of NISSAN PATHFINDER MOT tests pass, based on 9,076 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN PATHFINDER?
- The most common reason the NISSAN PATHFINDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN PATHFINDER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.