2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

392 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam4.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.2%
  2. Suspension23.0%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.7%
  5. Steering7.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  8. Tyres6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.7%

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: 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2013 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 392 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).