Nissan X-Trail MOT Results

Registered in 2015
78.8% pass rate
from 8,275 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan X-Trail is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (67% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.62% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.097% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.085% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.073% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.060% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.085% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (30 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Springs
      • 0.012% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.012% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.012% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.74% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (96% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.036% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.81% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.024% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.060% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.036% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Body condition
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 0.097% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.097% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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