2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Infiniti Q50 MOT pass rate and common faults

708 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 708 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    43 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes13.3%
  2. Lights & electrics9.0%
  3. Tyres8.6%
  4. Suspension7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Infiniti Q50?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2015 Infiniti Q50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 708 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Infiniti Q50?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).