What are the common problems with the 11-15 year old Nissan X-Trail?

The top failure areas for the 11-15-year-old Nissan X-Trail are: Suspension (12.5% risk), Brakes (8.2% risk), Lamps & Electrics (7.5% risk).

Nissan X-Trail MOT Failure Rate — 11-15 Years Old

Q: Is a 11-15 year old Nissan X-Trail reliable?

Based on 58,634 MOT tests, 11-15-year-old Nissan X-Trail has a 45.5% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

45.5%

MOT failure rate for 11-15-year-old Nissan X-Trail vehicles

Based on 58,634 MOT tests

17.5pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 45.5% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (11-15 Years)

Which parts of a 11-15-year-old Nissan X-Trail are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 12.5%

Brakes 8.2%

Lamps & Electrics 7.5%

Steering 5.4%

Body & Chassis 5.0%

Visibility 3.5%

Tyres 2.8%

How Does This Compare?

Nissan X-Trail MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	10.9%	18,372	Brakes
3-5 years	15.0%	123,772	Brakes
6-10 years	25.3%	140,766	Suspension
11-15 years	45.5%	58,634	Suspension
15+ years	48.2%	59,645	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 11-15 year old Nissan X-Trail reliable?

11-15-year-old Nissan X-Trail vehicles have a 45.5% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking suspension.

What are the common MOT failures on a 11-15 year old Nissan X-Trail?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Suspension — 12.5% failure risk
Brakes — 8.2% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 7.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan X-Trail for its MOT?

For a 11-15-year-old Nissan X-Trail, focus on: (1) Suspension — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 11-15-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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