Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results
Registered in 200554.9% pass rate
from 1,181 tests in 2017
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 10% fail on Registration plate lamp (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.2% fail on Front lamps
- 1.2% fail on Rear lamps
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Individual lamps (74% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.085% fail on All direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.0% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.68% fail on Battery
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0.59% fail on
Hazard warning
(5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.085% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.085% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.085% fail on Horn
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22% fail on
Suspension
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6.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Attachment
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.8% fail on Condition
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4.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.85% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.68% fail on Linkage condition
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4.7% fail on
Wheel bearings
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Front (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rear
- 2.7% fail on Front suspension joints (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.3% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.3% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.17% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.17% fail on Drive shafts
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2.3% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.1% fail on
Prescribed areas
(140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Component mounting
- 0.76% fail on Subframe mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Spring mounting
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0.25% fail on
Shock absorbers
(81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.085% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.085% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.085% fail on Attachment
- 0.085% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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6.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(45% worse than other 2005 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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3.7% fail on
Hub components
- 3.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.42% fail on Brake discs
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3.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.5% fail on
Components
- 2.3% fail on Pipes
- 0.17% fail on Hoses (79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.93% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Leaks
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2.5% fail on
Components
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Rear wheels (72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Front wheels (63% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.17% fail on Brake imbalance
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1.7% fail on
Service brake control components
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Pedal
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Anti-slip (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Condition (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Pedal
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on ABS
- 0.85% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.51% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Restricted movement
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3.7% fail on
Hub components
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9.1% fail on
Steering
(130% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.6% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack
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0.085% fail on
Free play
- 0.085% fail on Steering rack
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0.51% fail on
Power steering
- 0.34% fail on Other components
- 0.085% fail on Operation
- 0.085% fail on Pump
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0.17% fail on
Steering control
- 0.17% fail on Steering column (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.6% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
- 3.5% fail on Washers
- 0.42% fail on Windscreen
- 0.34% fail on Mirrors
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6.5% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Doors
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Passengers other (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Passengers front
- 0.25% fail on Drivers
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1.5% fail on
Vehicle structure
(8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Chassis (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Body condition
- 0.17% fail on Spare wheel (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Body security
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0.085% fail on
Seats
- 0.085% fail on Passengers
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4.4% fail on
Doors
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
(30% better than other 2005 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Tread depth
- 1.8% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Size/type
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3.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Emissions
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0.76% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.68% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.085% fail on System
- 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
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0.76% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Attachment
- 0.085% fail on Halfshafts
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0.59% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.59% fail on Registration plate
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0.17% fail on
Towbars
(12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Vehicle structure (27 times worse than other 2005 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Nissan Pathfinder (2005 - 2014)
Rugged looks. Seven seats. Strong build. Tidy handling and very capable off road. Good value for money.