2007 Nissan X Trail — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 28,968 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Nissan X Trail, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 68.7% was below the average for mid-size SUVs of a similar age (72.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 34.3% in the 150k+ group versus 10.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.4% | 5,346 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 3,711 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.1% | 3,503 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 2,477 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.2% | 2,368 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 1,549 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 3,232 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 2,619 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,819 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 1,582 |
| 5 | Joints | 1,494 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 1,445 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.9% | 12,128 |
| 2 | Brakes | 39.0% | 11,283 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.7% | 7,739 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.7% | 4,539 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 4,182 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.4% | 4,161 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 129 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 905 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 3,894 | 26.4% |
| 90-120k | 9,135 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 9,380 | 33.5% |
| 150k+ | 5,509 | 34.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 27,024 | 31.7% |
| Petrol | 1,944 | 26.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,369 | 30.8% |
| 2022 | 6,763 | 31.5% |
| 2023 | 5,900 | 31.2% |
| 2024 | 4,923 | 31.8% |
| 2025 | 4,013 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2007 X Trail
Before buying a 2007 Nissan X Trail, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 18.4% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (18.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Nissan X Trails pass their MOT?
68.7% of the 28,968 2007 Nissan X Trail MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Nissan X Trail?
Suspension, recorded in 18.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.8%).
Does the 2007 X Trail get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 34.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,968 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.