Does the Nissan Pathfinder fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Nissan Pathfinder records 39.77 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 24.82 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+14.95, 95% interval +14.37 to +15.52). It ranks 27 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Nissan Pathfinder by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Nissan Pathfinder is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 8,321 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8,321 | 18.00 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3,755 | 8.12 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 1,436 | 3.11 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,313 | 2.84 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 755 | 1.63 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 46,239 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Nissan Pathfinder gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
26.8% of Nissan Pathfinder MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 6,833 miles later (9,596 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,596 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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