Nissan X-Trail

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 171,983 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

171,983

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail was MOT tested 171,983 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 8,808 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 26 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Nissan X-Trails pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 15 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 118,146 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,713 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the X-Trail is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1332cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Nissan X-Trail?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-5% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread26 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Nissan X-Trail by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	3,841	26,713 mi
2020	92%	8,808	33,507 mi
2019	89%	10,437	39,951 mi
2018	88%	15,727	52,740 mi
2017	85%	30,330	63,502 mi
2016	81%	27,461	72,723 mi
2015	79%	15,634	83,976 mi
2014	76%	7,549	91,334 mi
2013	76%	2,984	93,938 mi
2012	74%	3,267	103,517 mi
2011	70%	4,080	113,842 mi
2010	70%	2,688	119,826 mi
2009	69%	3,965	120,155 mi
2008	68%	6,014	128,821 mi
2007	69%	7,190	126,634 mi
2006	67%	8,112	126,293 mi
2005	68%	6,571	129,695 mi
2004	66%	4,061	127,204 mi
2003	67%	2,376	123,299 mi
2002	67%	789	118,808 mi
2001	73%	99	118,146 mi

Questions about the Nissan X-Trail

Is the Nissan X-Trail reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2001 to 2021), the Nissan X-Trail averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 171,983 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Nissan X-Trail has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Nissan X-Trail has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 66%, a 26 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.