2014 Nissan Navara — MOT failures & pass rate
22,892 MOT tests on the 2014 Nissan Navara are in this dataset, and 77.0% of them passed. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail 21.1% of the time, so this is 1.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests against 7.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and track rod end — ball joint alone was recorded 1,349 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.6% in the 0-30k band and 26.9% in the 150k+ band, a 14.3-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 3,242 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.7% | 1,758 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.2% | 1,418 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.7% | 1,306 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 1,222 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.3% | 1,219 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 1,349 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,304 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 1,288 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,074 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,014 |
| 6 | Washers | 803 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.2% | 5,084 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.5% | 4,695 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.9% | 4,090 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 2,473 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 2,439 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.7% | 2,215 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 286 | 12.6% |
| 30-60k | 3,216 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 6,977 | 21.5% |
| 90-120k | 6,544 | 25.3% |
| 120-150k | 3,547 | 26.7% |
| 150k+ | 2,304 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,670 | 19.5% |
| 2022 | 4,681 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 4,672 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 4,551 | 25.2% |
| 2025 | 4,318 | 26.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Navara
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (6.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Nissan Navaras pass their MOT?
77.0% of the 22,892 2014 Nissan Navara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Nissan Navara?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by suspension (7.7%).
Does the 2014 Navara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.6% in the 0-30k band to 26.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,892 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.