NISSAN X-TRAIL MOT Pass Rate
75.0% of 33,662 NISSAN X-TRAIL MOT tests pass.
The X-TRAIL's pass rate of 75.0% is in line with the average across all NISSAN models, at 74.0%.
At 75.0%, The NISSAN X-TRAIL passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN X-TRAIL tested at 3–6 years pass 88.7% of the time, compared with just 58.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.7% | 5,597 | 40,393 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.1% | 17,719 | 71,814 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.6% | 3,707 | 104,390 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.3% | 6,639 | 128,269 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 59.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 59.2% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 38.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.1% | not working |
| Tyres | 19.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 14.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 72.7% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 71.2% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 83.7% pass rate