Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results

Registered in 2011
59.7% pass rate
from 690 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (20 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Trailer electrical socket (36 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prop shafts (51 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (49 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Prop shaft (67 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Other passenger's door (37 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Door condition (38 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Tank (19 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis (19 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.14% fail on Other towbar components
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.87% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.72% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
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