2005 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate: 63.4% (1,573 tests)
Is the 2005 Pathfinder getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.2% -2.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.6% -0.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 65.4% +0.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 Pathfinder
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 587 | 24.7% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 430 | 18.1% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 424 | 17.9% |
| 4 | Brakes | 357 | 15.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 149 | 6.3% |
| 6 | Tyres | 132 | 5.6% |
All Pathfinder years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (this page) | 1,573 | 63.4% | -1.0 pts | 145,165 |
| 2006 | 2,634 | 59.5% | -4.9 pts | 145,204 |
| 2007 | 2,822 | 59.0% | -6.1 pts | 130,048 |
| 2009 | 1,907 | 58.0% | -8.4 pts | 120,881 |
| 2011 | 1,859 | 63.8% | -5.4 pts | 115,088 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 63.4% of their MOT tests (1,573 tests, 2023–2025), -1.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 145,165 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 Pathfinder?
The median tested example shows 145,165 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.