2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

515 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 515 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Washers: not working4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle4.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.0%
  2. Suspension27.8%
  3. Brakes25.2%
  4. Body & chassis21.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  6. Steering6.6%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2005 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 515 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).