2009 Nissan Pathfinder MOT pass rate: 58.0% (1,907 tests)
Is the 2009 Pathfinder getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55.2% -11.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 57.5% -8.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.0% -3.1 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 2009 Pathfinder
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 796 | 25.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 592 | 19.2% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 543 | 17.6% |
| 4 | Brakes | 383 | 12.4% |
| 5 | Steering | 184 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 162 | 5.3% |
All Pathfinder years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 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 (this page) | 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 2009 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 58.0% of their MOT tests (1,907 tests, 2023–2025), -8.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 120,881 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Pathfinder?
The median tested example shows 120,881 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.