Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results

Registered in 2013
56.6% pass rate
from 415 tests in 2021
(68% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (19 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.72% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Prop shafts (43 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Joints (35 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Prop shaft (107 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (26 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (27 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Tank (33 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.24% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
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