2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

7,932 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,932 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    482 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    411 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    111 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.8%
  2. Brakes8.2%
  3. Tyres7.6%
  4. Lights & electrics7.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Steering3.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

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 2015 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2015 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,932 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 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).