2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

3,762 MOT tests in 2024. 63.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time63.9%
Failed or needed repairs36.1%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,762 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    193 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    163 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.0%
  2. Brakes11.7%
  3. Lights & electrics8.5%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Steering6.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.0%

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 2014 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 63.9% of 2014 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,762 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 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).