2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

3,951 MOT tests in 2024. 50.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.5%
Failed or needed repairs49.5%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension41.7%
  2. Brakes27.7%
  3. Lights & electrics25.4%
  4. Body & chassis19.3%
  5. Steering8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.3%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2006 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 50.5% of 2006 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,951 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan X-Trail?

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

Is the 2006 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).