2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Infiniti Q50 MOT pass rate and common faults

400 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 400 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  9. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.8%
  10. Hand lever: has insufficient reserve travel0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.0%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Suspension5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Lights & electrics2.0%
  7. Wheels1.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%

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 2017 Infiniti Q50?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2017 Infiniti Q50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 400 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Infiniti Q50?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wheel bearings: rough when rotated. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).