Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.8% pass rate
from 1,525 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2010 cars)
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 16% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 13% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (25 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Springs
      • 0.066% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.066% fail on Coil spring
  • 13% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance (88% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (23 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (35 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.066% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.066% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on View to rear
      • 0.066% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Prop shaft (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
    • 0.066% fail on Chassis
      • 0.066% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other components
        • 0.066% fail on Steering component
    • 0.066% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.066% fail on Steering play
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
      • 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.066% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.066% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.066% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.066% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.066% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
    • 0.066% fail on Airbags
      • 0.066% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
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