2013 Nissan Pathfinder · 1,384 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Pathfinder reliability
2013 Nissan Pathfinders fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 Pathfinder years (1,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pathfinders: 45.5%)
- 42.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pathfinders: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 89,994
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.6% of tests fail here (132% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension17.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Steering5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.34%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.34%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.54%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.03%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 2.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.53%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.37%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.77%)
Other years
Every Nissan Pathfinder year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
2013 Nissan Pathfinders fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 Pathfinder years (1,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.18% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.34% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (4.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Pathfinder shows 89,994 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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