2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

484 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 484 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    20 marked dangerous
  10. Side repeaters: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.9%
  2. Lights & electrics31.4%
  3. Body & chassis26.9%
  4. Brakes14.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  7. Steering7.2%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.7%

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 2010 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2010 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 484 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder?

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

Is the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).