2011 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · YP61 GZD

The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 February 2026 at 107,531 miles, shows a pass, but the outcome is heavily qualified by a cluster of serious advisories and a preceding failure just two weeks earlier. On 26 January 2026, the vehicle failed with a fractured Offside Front coil spring, a major exhaust leak at the flexible joint, a worn front propshaft joint likely to fail, and a soft brake pedal. The February pass indicates these specific safety-critical items were repaired, yet the same test flagged general underside corrosion, worn rear brake discs, and a non-illuminating SRS warning lamp, which points to an unresolved airbag system fault. The maintenance trend is mixed; while the owner has addressed immediate failure items to get the car through the test, the persistent SRS lamp and ongoing corrosion suggest a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,169 miles per year over 15 years is typical for the age of this Pathfinder. The record shows a notable jump of 10,474 miles between the January 2025 test at 97,057 miles and the January 2026 test at 107,514 miles, indicating a period of heavier use following a relatively stable earlier history. The tight mileage readings of 107,514 and 107,531 across the January and February 2026 tests confirm the vehicle has been stationary since its last MOT cycle, with no new miles added in the four-month gap to June 2026. A buyer must treat the underside corrosion flagged in the February 2026 test as a primary structural concern. General underside corrosion on a 15-year-old 4x4 requires a physical inspection to rule out advanced decay of the chassis, suspension mounting points, and brake lines. The repeated advisories for worn rear brake discs and pitted surfaces across both 2026 tests suggest the rear braking system has been neglected. The suspension components show a pattern of gradual wear, with advisories for anti-roll bar linkages and bushes appearing in tests from 2022 through 2025, which can cause knocking and instability if left unaddressed. The fractured coil spring repaired in early 2026 raises the question of whether the opposite side spring is also fatigued and due for replacement. The unresolved SRS warning lamp is a critical electrical and safety fault that demands a diagnostic scan to read the airbag control unit. Ignoring this risks the airbags not deploying in a collision. The exhaust system has a documented history of leaks, from a minor flexi leak noted in January 2025 to the major front flexible joint leak that caused the January 2026 failure. A buyer should check for exhaust blow, rattling, or recent welding repairs. The front propshaft joint flagged as likely to fail in the January 2026 test was presumably replaced, but the repair should be verified with a visual check for grease leakage or excessive play under load.