2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

3,536 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,536 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    160 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension37.1%
  2. Brakes27.2%
  3. Lights & electrics22.8%
  4. Body & chassis15.5%
  5. Steering12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  8. Tyres6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.9%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2007 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2007 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,536 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).