2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

942 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 942 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.3%
  4. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle5.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  7. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.0%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    64 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.2%
  2. Suspension31.7%
  3. Body & chassis31.5%
  4. Brakes16.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Steering7.7%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.8%

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: 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 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2007 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 942 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?

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

Is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).