2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

16,639 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,639 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    1,170 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    607 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    161 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.6%
  2. Suspension7.0%
  3. Tyres6.0%
  4. Lights & electrics3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2017 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,639 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan X-Trail?

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

Is the 2017 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).