2002 Nissan X-Trail · 1,714 MOT tests
2002 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2002 Nissan X-Trails fail 46% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 X-Trail years (1,714 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 46%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 115,364
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,714
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.6%
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Brakes14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure13.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Steering6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.43%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.37%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.78%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.73%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.61%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.41%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (13.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.15%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2002 Nissan X-Trails fail 46% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 X-Trail years (1,714 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.43% of tests), position lamp not working (5.43% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Nissan X-Trail shows 115,364 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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