Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2004
52.9% pass rate
from 4,552 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Suspension arms (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.35% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.94% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Sub-frames (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.044% fail on Axles
      • 0.022% fail on Axle
      • 0.022% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension unit
  • 16% fail on Brakes (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.088% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.59% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.088% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.066% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.66% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Prop shaft (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Joints
        • 0.022% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.022% fail on Belts
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Panel (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Body condition
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.066% fail on Pipe
      • 0.066% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.066% fail on Cabs
      • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.022% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies) (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.62% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.8% fail on Steering (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
        • 0.022% fail on Steering component
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
    • 0.044% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.088% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.022% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
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