2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

4,514 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,514 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    166 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    63 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  3. Tyres2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Nissan X-Trail?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2020 Nissan X-Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,514 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan X-Trail?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Nissan X-Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).