Nissan Pathfinder
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 12,160 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
12,160
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (75%)
Years Covered
10
About the Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder was MOT tested 12,160 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2005 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 655 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 67%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Nissan Pathfinders pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 147,201 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 98,041 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Pathfinder is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Pathfinder by Year
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Questions about the Nissan Pathfinder
Is the Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Across its 10 model years in our data (2005 to 2014), the Nissan Pathfinder averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 12,160 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Nissan Pathfinder has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 67%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Nissan Pathfinders more reliable?
Newer Nissan Pathfinders pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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