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Nissan X-TRAIL - 2014

251.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Nissan X-TRAIL, model year 2014. Sample size: 4,024 cars, 9,508 tests and 23,915 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,024 cars

The 2014 Nissan X-Trail exhibits a notably higher overall defect rate of 252 per 100 vehicles, which is 30% above the average for cars of the same year, at 194 per 100. Defect trends show that as mileage increases, the rate of defects also rises significantly, particularly in the higher mileage segments. The model stands out positively in categories such as Lights & Electrics and Body/Structure, where it performs better than average. However, it has a concerning performance in Brakes, Steering, and Wheels, where the defect rates are significantly higher than those of the average car, indicating potential areas for improvement.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,024 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 28.4% worse
119.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 205.9% worse
36.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Visibility
▲ 11.0% better
15.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 27.8% better
28.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 42.9% worse
284.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 64.1% better
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 15.6% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • A seat belt:
  • ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 35.7% better
10.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 396 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,110
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,827
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,819
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,735
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,658
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,582
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 917
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 733
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 685
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 646

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,658
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 466
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 324
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 292
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 153
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 119
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 118
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 117
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 98