2013 Nissan X-Trail · 5,324 MOT tests
2013 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2013 Nissan X-Trails fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 X-Trail years (5,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 32.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,324
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.1%
- Brakes11%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Steering4.5%
- Tyres4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 11.36%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 2.4%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.27%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.16%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.69%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.44%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2013 Nissan X-Trails fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 X-Trail years (5,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (11.36% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.57% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan X-Trail shows 83,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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