2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate and common faults

327 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    20 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.8%
  2. Suspension20.8%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Tyres7.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Steering6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%

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 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2014 Nissan Pathfinder cars passed their MOT first time, across 327 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

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

Is the 2014 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).