2013 Nissan X-Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,568 Nissan X-Trail cars first used in 2013 had an MOT in 2025, at about 12 years old, and 62.6% passed first time. That is below the 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2013 Nissan X-Trail cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2013 Nissan X-Trail MOT failure items
2013 Nissan X-Trail common failures
ItemValue
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.3%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements3.4%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2013 Nissan X-Trail advisories
2013 Nissan X-Trail common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge16.8%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened14.5%
Brake pads: wearing thin13.1%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement12.9%
Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened11.9%
Ball joint: ball joint has slight play8.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2013 Nissan X-Trail faults by area
2013 Nissan X-Trail faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension19.7%
Brakes12.4%
Steering9.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.7%
Body, chassis, structure4.8%
Tyres4.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2013 Nissan X-Trail recorded mileage
2013 Nissan X-Trail mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,56673,40096,400 miles119,500

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Nissan X-Trail years

Nissan X-Trail first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20212,31686.5%87.2%
20204,74285.9%86.0%
20195,64983.1%83.5%
20188,91381.4%80.9%
201717,07174.6%78.2%
201614,79669.3%74.9%
20158,16964.7%71.9%
20143,79162.6%68.6%
20131,56862.6%65.8%
20121,64358.0%63.5%
20111,96556.2%61.2%
20101,28653.0%59.3%
20091,70755.1%58.3%
20082,56051.9%57.2%
20072,96051.5%57.4%
20063,18151.1%57.0%
20052,37955.1%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.