2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,547 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn14.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    75 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    37 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.1%
  2. Brakes20.3%
  3. Steering7.4%
  4. Lights & electrics6.5%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.3%

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 2013 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2013 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,547 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).