2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

2,016 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,016 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    88 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.4%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension34.8%
  2. Brakes25.7%
  3. Steering11.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Lights & electrics9.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Tyres5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

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: 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 2011 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2011 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,016 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).