2005 Nissan X-Trail · 14,121 MOT tests
2005 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2005 Nissan X-Trails fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 X-Trail years (14,121 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 127,856
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,121
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.7% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25%
- Lights and electrics18.4%
- Brakes16.1%
- Body, chassis and structure14.8%
- Steering7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.15%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 5.98%
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 5.34%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.99%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.82%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.32%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.86%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (12.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.97%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2005 Nissan X-Trails fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 X-Trail years (14,121 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.15% of tests), position lamp not working (5.98% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Nissan X-Trail shows 127,856 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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