2010 Infiniti Fx — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 361 MOT tests, the 2010 Infiniti Fx recorded an 87.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), the 2010 Fx comes out 12.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.4% of all tests — 5.3 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, tread depth and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 22 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 25.0% versus 11.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 34 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 15 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 22 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 10 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.1% | 76 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.0% | 54 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.9% | 50 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.7% | 17 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 44 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 103 | 7.8% |
| 90-120k | 122 | 12.3% |
| 120-150k | 58 | 13.8% |
| 150k+ | 32 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 257 | 12.1% |
| Diesel | 104 | 12.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 82 | 13.4% |
| 2023 | 70 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 66 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 62 | 14.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Fx
On a 2010 Fx, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (3.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Infiniti Fxs pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 361 2010 Infiniti Fx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Infiniti Fx?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2010 Fx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 30-60k band to 25.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 361 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.