Nissan X Trail: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.5% of Nissan X Trail MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10,810 | 12.3% |
| 2004 | 19,010 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 29,032 | 12.2% |
| 2006 | 34,347 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 28,968 | 12.1% |
| 2008 | 22,040 | 11.4% |
| 2009 | 13,609 | 10.4% |
| 2010 | 9,694 | 10.5% |
| 2011 | 14,127 | 10.4% |
| 2012 | 11,107 | 9.3% |
| 2018 | 50,297 | 4.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.