2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

3,116 MOT tests in 2024. 52.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.1%
Failed or needed repairs47.9%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    136 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension36.1%
  2. Brakes24.6%
  3. Lights & electrics23.5%
  4. Body & chassis18.5%
  5. Steering8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  8. Tyres6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened17.4%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2005 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 52.1% of 2005 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,116 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).