Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2002
52.2% pass rate
from 900 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.8% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.22% fail on Mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (31 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (32 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.89% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.89% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
    • 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Flexible couplings (21 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.56% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
        • 0.11% fail on Catch
    • 0.44% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steps (87 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.11% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Requirements
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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