MOT failure data · 2025
Nissan NV300 MOT problems
Across every Nissan NV300 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was track rod end ball joint has excessive play, on 12.02% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 31.18%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Nissan NV300 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 12.02% |
| 2 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 7.68% |
| 3 | Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | Suspension | 7.15% |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.84% |
| 5 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 6.69% |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.93% |
| 7 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.1% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 7 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Nissan NV300, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Nissan NV300 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Nissan NV300?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Nissan NV300 MOT FAQs
What does a Nissan NV300 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Nissan NV300 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "track rod end ball joint has excessive play", appearing on 12.02% of failure items.
Does this mean my Nissan NV300 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Nissan NV300 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Nissan NV300 passed 75.25% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Nissan NV300's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Nissan NV300 MOT pass rate · used Nissan NV300 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.