2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

346 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 346 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.7%
  2. Suspension22.8%
  3. Brakes22.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.6%
  5. Body & chassis15.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Steering6.9%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened18.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2002 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2002 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 346 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).