2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Infiniti Q50 MOT pass rate and common faults

388 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 388 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
    31 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.2%
  2. Lights & electrics11.1%
  3. Tyres10.6%
  4. Suspension9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.5%
  7. Wheels1.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick18.3%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn16.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.8%

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 2014 Infiniti Q50?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2014 Infiniti Q50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 388 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Infiniti Q50?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).