Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results
Registered in 200553.2% pass rate
from 938 tests in 2021
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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23% fail on
Suspension
(35% worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 6.6% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2005 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Linkage
- 0.64% fail on Ball joint
- 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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6.2% fail on
Springs
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.8% fail on Coil spring
- 0.43% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.9% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Sub-frame
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1.2% fail on
Other suspension component
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
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18% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.0% fail on
Chassis
(18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Chassis condition (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Doors
(8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Other passenger's door
(14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Front passenger's door
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Driver's door
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Other passenger's door
(14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Transmission
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4.2% fail on
Drive shafts
- 4.2% fail on Joints
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0.43% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.43% fail on Joints
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4.2% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
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1.7% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tank (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Hose (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Cabs
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Body
- 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.11% fail on Panel
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0.11% fail on
Seats
- 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.11% fail on Undertray
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7.0% fail on
Chassis
(18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
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3.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Headlamp levelling device (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(49% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.8% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.85% fail on Individual direction indicators
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1.8% fail on
Flashing type
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0.85% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.85% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.85% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.43% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.43% fail on Position lamp
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0.21% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.21% fail on Switch
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0.21% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
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11% fail on
Brakes
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
(37% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.75% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.64% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.43% fail on
Rbt
(72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.43% fail on
Rbt
(72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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3.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.8% fail on Brake pads
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0.85% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.85% fail on Brake discs
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2.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.8% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(91% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.21% fail on Electronic braking system (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Hand lever
- 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.43% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.43% fail on Lever
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.11% fail on Servos
- 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.11% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
(37% better than other 2005 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Visibility
- 5.3% fail on Washers (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
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0.32% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.32% fail on Windscreen
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
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8.0% fail on
Steering
(100% worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Locking devices
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0.43% fail on
Power steering
- 0.32% fail on Operation
- 0.11% fail on Other components
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0.21% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.21% fail on Steering rack
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7.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
- 5.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.3% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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3.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(51% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Compression ignition
(83% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.21% fail on
Spark ignition
(96% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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2.6% fail on
Compression ignition
(83% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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2.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.96% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
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0.96% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.96% fail on Registration plates
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0.96% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.96% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.11% fail on Speedometer
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.