2004 Nissan X-Trail · 9,142 MOT tests
2004 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2004 Nissan X-Trails fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 X-Trail years (9,142 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 48.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 126,094
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,142
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.6% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.7%
- Lights and electrics18.5%
- Brakes16.5%
- Body, chassis and structure13.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Steering7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.39%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.89%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 5.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.14%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.47%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.64%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (12.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.23%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2004 Nissan X-Trails fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 X-Trail years (9,142 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.39% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.89% of tests), position lamp not working (5.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Nissan X-Trail shows 126,094 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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