Nissan X Trail: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 6.2% of Nissan X Trail MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10,810 | 14.2% |
| 2004 | 19,010 | 13.8% |
| 2005 | 29,032 | 13.4% |
| 2006 | 34,347 | 13.5% |
| 2007 | 28,968 | 12.8% |
| 2008 | 22,040 | 12.7% |
| 2009 | 13,609 | 12.0% |
| 2010 | 9,694 | 9.5% |
| 2011 | 14,127 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 11,107 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 50,297 | 2.1% |
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.