2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,982 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,982 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    79 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.9%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Lights & electrics24.6%
  4. Body & chassis18.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  6. Steering8.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  8. Tyres5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2004 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2004 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,982 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan X-Trail?

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

Is the 2004 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).