NISSAN X-TRAIL MOT pass rate
75.5% of 138,844 NISSAN X-TRAIL MOT tests pass.
The X-TRAIL's pass rate of 75.5% is in line with the average across all NISSAN models, at 74.9%.
At 75.5%, The NISSAN X-TRAIL passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN X-TRAIL tested at 0–3 years pass 91.9% of the time, compared with just 57.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.9% | 2,509 | 25,184 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.1% | 27,168 | 40,534 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.0% | 69,119 | 70,087 miles |
| 10–15 years | 63.5% | 12,706 | 105,191 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.1% | 27,342 | 126,386 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN X-TRAIL
The most common reason the NISSAN X-TRAIL fails its MOT is suspension — present in 57.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 57.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 40.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.3% | Not working |
| Tyres | 19.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 85.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN X-TRAIL?
- 75.5% of NISSAN X-TRAIL MOT tests pass, based on 138,844 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN X-TRAIL?
- The most common reason the NISSAN X-TRAIL fails its MOT is suspension — present in 57.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the NISSAN X-TRAIL's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.