2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

632 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.2%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    37 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.4%
  2. Suspension25.6%
  3. Body & chassis14.6%
  4. Brakes11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Steering8.4%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.2%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2011 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 632 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).