2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

863 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 863 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.8%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  9. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.9%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis36.3%
  2. Lights & electrics34.1%
  3. Suspension32.8%
  4. Brakes18.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  6. Steering8.7%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced13.7%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2006 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 863 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).