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Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.2% pass rate
from 2,653 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (26% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Mounting (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Axles
      • 0.075% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.038% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.038% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Brakes (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.49% fail on Decelerometer (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.038% fail on Cable
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.038% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Joints (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.038% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Prop shaft (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
        • 0.038% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.038% fail on Belts
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.038% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Front passenger's door (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
      • 0.53% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
        • 0.075% fail on Catch (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.83% fail on Chassis
      • 0.83% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.075% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.075% fail on Tank
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Towbar
      • 0.075% fail on Other towbar components (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Floor
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Cabs
      • 0.075% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Bracket
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.038% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.075% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.8% fail on Steering (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
        • 0.038% fail on Steering component
        • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.038% fail on Steering column
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.038% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
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